Senior Network Engineer (CCNA/CCNP)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure in Queenstown. You will optimize performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure security across routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, CCNA/CCNP desirable, and strong routing, switching, and security skills. A hybrid work arrangement and ongoing certification opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional network engineering experience.
• Strong routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP) and VLANs, STP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize speed/reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Manage network security with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Plan upgrades/migrations and document configurations.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

VPN management

Firewall configuration

Cloud networking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Network Engineer to join their technical operations team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's robust network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. You will be responsible for managing complex network environments, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and implementing new network solutions to support business growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and network protocols, backed by relevant industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP. This position is based at our client's facilities in Queenstown, offering a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity within the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and service disruption.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network infrastructure supports application and system requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network administrators.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and best practices.
• Manage network capacity planning and ensure scalability.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network support and incident resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking hardware and software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in network engineering and administration.
• Proven experience with network routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP).
• Strong knowledge of firewall configuration and management (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Current CCNA or CCNP certification is highly desirable; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals and network troubleshooting methodologies.Experience with cloud networking concepts (AWS VPC, Azure VNet) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package of R .
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Key role in maintaining critical network infrastructure in Queenstown .
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification renewals.
• Supportive team environment and access to modern network technologies.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.
• Exposure to a variety of networking challenges and solutions.