Senior Network Administrator – Onsite Upington

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to oversee and manage complex network infrastructure from our Upington facility in the Northern Cape, ZA. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure reliable connectivity for all operations.

We require at least 5 years of experience, deep TCP/IP knowledge, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper gear; CCNA/CCNP is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in network administration and support.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), DNS/DHCP knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise networking gear (Cisco/Juniper).
• Proficiency configuring firewalls and VPNs; security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in an office environment.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure uptime.
• Plan upgrades and migrations; manage IP addressing and device deployment.
• Develop network documentation and SOPs; support end-users and junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies and industry standards; stay current with technology.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation.

Skills

TCP/IP & routing (OSPF, BGP)

Network security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper equipment

VPN technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to oversee and manage complex network infrastructure from our Upington facility in the Northern Cape, ZA. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure reliable connectivity for all operations.

We require at least 5 years of experience, deep TCP/IP knowledge, and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper gear; CCNA/CCNP is desirable.