Founded in 1996, Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd has become synonymous with stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) and fleet management services in South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company manages a customer base exceeding a million connected vehicles. Its technology enables real-time vehicle tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, fuel usage reporting, and geofencing—key features in a country grappling with both high vehicle theft rates and rising fuel costs.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi
- Ensure high availability and performance of all critical network services.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to network engineers.
- Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Plan and allocate tasks effectively to meet project and operational objectives.
- Oversee resolution of network incidents, outages, and performance issues.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs and effective communication during incidents.
- Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewall rules, segmentation, and access control.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patching, and support audits.
- Monitor the security of the organization’s network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization.
- Track and report on network performance metrics, uptime, and incident trends.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimization.
- Provide regular updates to IT leadership on network health, risks, and project progress.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget. Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configuration, and assets.
- Evaluate and approve network design changes and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Track and report on network performance metrics, uptime, and incident trends.
Requirements
- Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
- Strong knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
- Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, and QoS.
- Proficiency in firewall configuration and network security best practices.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Understanding of SD-WAN, VPN technologies, and wireless networks.
- Willing to work extended hours
- Willing to travel
Qualifications:
- 5–8 years of hands-on networking experience, including 1–2 years in a team lead or senior role.
- Required: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent
- Preferred: CCNP, Fortinet NSE certifications, AWS/Azure Networking certifications, ITIL Foundation
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications? Apply now at tracker.simplify.hr