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Network Support Engineer

Brilliant Computers
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Posted Sep 9, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Hands & Feet (H&F) Support

  • Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.

  • Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote

Support Team.

  • Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g., opening racks, locating

devices/ports, power cycling per instruction).

  • Visual verification and reporting (LED status, link status, alarms, fan/power status, cabling

condition).

Network Hands & Feet

Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to:

  • Identify network equipment types, ports, power supplies, up links, and patch panel layouts.

  • Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved

runbooks.

  • Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.

Network Device Rack & Stack

  • Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices.

  • Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed).

  • Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.

Basic Configuration

  • Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such

as:

o Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access

where applicable).

o Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.

o Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly

instructed and approved

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.

  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.

  • Experience with console connections and network device installation.

  • Familiarity with structured cabling and patch panels.

  • Ability to follow technical instructions accurately and work within documented procedures.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote technical teams.

  • Ability to work independently at customer sites.

  • Willingness to travel to customer locations when required.

  • Working at Heights Training Certificate.

  • Medical Fitness Certificate.

  • Required Tools

  • 16 Gb Usb drives with FAT32 compatibility, console cables and good internet connectivity modem

  • Good internet connection

  • Laptop (with console software like PuTTY) and proper console drivers

  • Pen drive Minimum: 4 to 8GB without any data (May be required to format)

  • Console Cable - RJ45-to-USB (For Cisco C9300L-24P)

  • Console cable - RJ45-to-USB-C

  • Console cable - RJ45-to-mini-USB

  • Multimeter (to check power output if needed)

  • Laptop – MS Teams, Zoom, Putty ,Webex

  • Cat5 cable (Straight 1, Crossover cable 1)

  • 4G Connection Dongle

  • Basic Screwdriver Kit

  • PPE Kits.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification.

  • Experience supporting Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking equipment.

  • Experience working in data centers or enterprise network environments.

  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.

  • Key Skills

  • Proficient in English Language

  • Network Device Installation

  • Hands & Feet Support

  • Rack & Stack

  • Structured Cabling

  • Console Access

  • Switches, Routers & Firewalls

  • Basic Network Configuration

  • Hardware Troubleshooting

  • Communication & Customer Service

  • Documentation & Reporting

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