Network Management Manager at Mediclinic

Closing date: 19/10/2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS


Define and manage the enterprise ICT Network strategy, architecture and standards aligned to Zero Trust and hybrid cloud principles
Oversee day-to-day network operations, ensuring high availability of critical clinical and business services
Own network security and risk controls, including segmentation, firewall and access governance
Lead network design and delivery for strategic projects, ensuring alignment to architecture and clinical risk requirements
Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardisation and technical debt reduction
Manage vendor performance, contracts, and service levels to ensure value, quality and resilience
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and provide clear service reporting
Manage budgets, business cases, and lifecycle planning across the network portfolio
Lead and develop the network team, including capability building and succession planning


REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION


3-year IT-related qualification (or equivalent experience)
Relevant networking certifications (e.g. CCNA / CCNP or equivalent)
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)
Ongoing development in network security and cloud networking


DESIRED EDUCATION


Advanced networking certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE or equivalent) and/or SD‑WAN certification.
Cloud networking certification (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent).
Security certification beneficial (e.g., vendor security certifications; CISSP/CCSP-level knowledge).
COBIT or governance/risk training advantageous.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE


Minimum 8 years' experience in enterprise ICT networking in a large, distributed environment
Experience in operational governance, service availability and incident/problem management
Strong understanding of network security controls (segmentation, firewall/NAC, secure access)
Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership or management role


DESIRED EXPERIENCE


12+ years' experience in enterprise networking and large-scale environments
Proven experience in network architecture and design across multiple technologies
Exposure to cloud and hybrid networking environments
Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries


REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE


ICT Network infrastructure architecture
ITIL Delivery & Standards
Hosting on-premises and Cloud network services
Third-level support of Network Infrastructure (WAN, LAN, Voice, Network Security, Internet Connectivity and Wireless Systems)
Good understanding of IT security concepts and best practices
Spec and design networks
Contract Management
People Management
Communication and presentation skills
Change management facilitation skills
ICT Assets Life Cycle Management/Methodology
Stakeholder Management
Zero Trust networking principles (identity-aware access) and micro/zone segmentation for clinical, OT/medical devices and corporate environments
Cloud & hybrid networking (e.g., Azure/AWS connectivity patterns, private connectivity, DNS, routing)
Cyber incident response support from a network perspective (containment playbooks, evidence capture)