Network Engineer

Placements24; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is assisting in sourcing a Network Engineer for a Randburg-based role. The candidate will design, implement, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security across multiple sites.

The position requires 3+ years in network engineering, strong TCP/IP knowledge, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), and experience with Cisco/Juniper equipment. CCNA/CCNP are advantageous, with a focus on network monitoring and security.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of network engineering or administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, and network security principles.
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper hardware is preferred.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and deploy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless APs.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain network security measures including VPNs and IDS.
• Manage capacity planning and optimize network utilization.
• Document configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network services with other systems.

Conocimientos

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Network security

CCNA

CCNP

VPN

Packet analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Herramientas

Cisco

Juniper

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team in Randburg. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the company's local and wide-area networks (LAN/WAN). You will ensure network availability, performance, and security, working with a variety of network hardware and software. This position requires strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills, with the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a collaborative office environment. We are dedicated to maintaining a reliable and secure network to support our business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Manage network capacity planning and ensure optimal network utilization.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network services with other systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles.
• Experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and packet analysis.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and on-the-job training.