Data Center Network Technician: Install, Optimize & Secure

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Bonuses

PD & cert training

Annual leave

Travel allowances

Tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Network Infrastructure Technician for our Centurion data center operations in Gauteng. You will install, configure, and maintain structured cabling, switches, routers, and firewalls, ensuring uptime, security, and optimal performance.

The role requires hands-on setup, diagnostics, documentation, and collaboration with senior engineers in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include experience in data center networks, TCP/IP suite, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Experience with data center networks and high-availability infrastructure.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP stack, routing, switching, and firewall concepts.
• Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and certify structured cabling systems in data centers.
• Deploy, configure, and manage switches, routers, firewalls, and APs.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnostics to minimize downtime.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

HP

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Network Infrastructure Technician for our Centurion data center operations in Gauteng. You will install, configure, and maintain structured cabling, switches, routers, and firewalls, ensuring uptime, security, and optimal performance.

The role requires hands-on setup, diagnostics, documentation, and collaboration with senior engineers in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include experience in data center networks, TCP/IP suite, and familiarity with