Network Specialist (Wireless & Fibre) at TooMuchWifi in Cape Town
TooMuchWifi · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
TooMuchWifi is looking for a seasoned Network Specialist to design, deploy and maintain their wireless and fibre network infrastructure in Cape Town. You will join a fun, collaborative team that is passionate about bringing affordable internet to aspirational communities. This full-time role offers strong benefits, performance bonuses and the chance to work with industry-leading technologies while making a real social impact.
About the role
As a Network Specialist at TooMuchWifi, you will be a key part of the technical team responsible for keeping their network running smoothly and delivering a seamless internet experience to customers in Cape Town. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Cape Town.
You will work closely with the Network Planning Team to design and implement network solutions for specific Points of Presence (PoPs), using wireless and fibre backhaul. Day to day, you will monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, implement security measures, and optimise traffic flow. You will also document network configurations and prepare reports for management.
TooMuchWifi offers a colourful, fun and kind working environment where accountability, kindness, integrity, timeliness and hard work are valued. You will be part of a team that is passionate about digital inclusion and bringing connectivity to underserved communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MTCRE or higher, MTCINE, CCIE, or similar are a plus.
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining wireless and fibre network infrastructure in an ISP or similar environment, including ISP Core/Edge, Multi PoP environments, and Open Access Networks.
- Strong understanding of the OSI model (L1 to L4) and TCP/IP model, including UDP considerations.
- Detailed knowledge of routing protocols: IGP (OSPF, iBGP) and EGP (eBGP).
- In-depth knowledge of wireless technologies, protocols, and standards (e.g., 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, licensed spectrum 11-80GHz, WiMAX, LTE).
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and protocols (e.g., The Dude, LibreNMS, Observium, Zabbix, PRTG, SNMP, NetFlow, Rsyslog, Graylog, IPFIX).
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices including routers, switches, and wireless radios (public and licensed spectrum).
- Experience working in multi-vendor network environments (e.g., VyOS, MikroTik, Ubiquiti, Cisco, Juniper).
- Strong fundamentals of network security principles and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to scope network requirements for a national ISP, including peering, caching, NAT, BGP, PPPoE, and RADIUS.
- Network automation through scripting and coding (BASH, Python, Ansible, REST, etc.).
- Basic Linux systems administration.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Network Planning Team to design and implement network solutions for specific PoPs and customer needs.
- Conduct site surveys and analyse radio frequency (RF) coverage for optimal network performance and reliability.
- Deploy and configure network equipment including access points, radios, backhaul links, switches, and routers.
- Monitor network infrastructure using observational tools to identify performance issues, bandwidth utilisation, and security threats.
- Collaborate with the Design and Optimization Team to implement monitoring strategies and improve reporting.
- Proactively identify and resolve network outages and performance bottlenecks.
- Implement firmware upgrades, patches, and security updates for network equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot network connectivity, hardware, and software issues reported by internal teams.
- Provide senior (tier 3+) technical support to customer support teams for prompt resolution of network problems.
- Design, implement, and maintain network security hardening strategies, including firewall configurations and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Optimise network performance through traffic engineering using IGP/EGP and QoS protocols.
- Conduct network performance analysis and capacity planning for future growth.
- Create detailed network documentation including diagrams, configuration files, and system documentation.
- Prepare regular reports on network performance, incidents, and maintenance activities for management review.
Benefits
100% main member contribution for Health Insurance, 100% main member contribution for Medical aid, 100% main member contribution for comprehensive Life Cover, Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family, Annual performance based bonuses and salary increases, Birthday leave, Discounted TooMuchWifi internet packages, Casual Fridays, Fun company events, Soccer club, Staff loans (interest free), Successful candidate placement referral bonus (cash) for staff
Job details
- Organisation
- TooMuchWifi
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Telecommunications
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled network professional who wants to make a real difference. TooMuchWifi values kindness, integrity and hard work, so let your personality shine in your application. Highlight your hands-on experience with wireless and fibre networks, and don't forget to mention any relevant certifications like CCNA or MTCRE. In your cover letter, explain why you are passionate about connecting underserved communities. The interview process will likely test your technical problem-solving skills, so be ready to discuss real scenarios you have faced. Good luck!
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