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?? Role Summary The Network L3 Engineer acts as the technical SME, owning complex incidents, problem management, firewall governance, and continuous improvement for our clients premium network. ?? Key Responsibilities Lead L3 incident resolution and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Design, review, and implement complex network and firewall changes Act as SME for: Cisco LAN/WAN & Wireless, SDWAN issues Cisco and Fortinet Firewalls (FortiGate) Perform advanced firewall troubleshooting - Policy optimization, NAT, VPN, and traffic flow analysis Use SolarWinds and Cisco DNA Center for proactive monitoring and assurance Drive problem management and preventive initiatives Maintain and improve runbooks, SOPs, and network documentation Support security audits, compliance checks, and customer reviews Coordinate with Cisco TAC and Fortinet TAC as required Mentor L2 engineers and provide technical guidance Participate in architecture reviews and network optimization discussions ?? Tools & Technologies ServiceNow (ITSM, Problem & Change Management) Cisco WLC SolarWinds Cisco DNA Center Cisco Firepower / ASA Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls SDWAN Technologies ?? Required Skills Strong expertise in Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, STP) Advanced Wireless design and troubleshooting Deep hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco firewall platforms Experience supporting premium / mission-critical enterprise networks Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills Employment Type: FTE Work Model: Fully Onsite Location: Johannesburg ?? Preferred Certifications CCNA / CCNP (Enterprise or Security) Fortinet, SDWAN Certifications (preferred) ITIL Foundation Desired Skills: * CCNA / CCNP (Enterprise or Security) Fortinet SDWAN Certifications (preferred) ITIL Foundation
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.