Head of Campus & Branch Network Architecture

Absa Bank Limited; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Randburg seeks a Campus and Branch Network Platform Lead to lead the agile design and ongoing optimization of their network services. The role includes team leadership, ensuring high system availability and compliance, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in enterprise network engineering and a strong understanding of network security and performance management. Comprehensive knowledge of LAN, WAN and cloud solutions is essential. Join us to drive excellence in a critical banking environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee development programs

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years experience in enterprise network engineering.
• 3–5 years experience leading or managing a technical network team.
• Proven experience in large-scale distributed networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Campus and Branch Network Engineers.
• Ensure high availability and performance of network services.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Network Design

Security Compliance

Troubleshooting

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Routing & Switching technologies

Network Monitoring tools

Security tools

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Randburg seeks a Campus and Branch Network Platform Lead to lead the agile design and ongoing optimization of their network services. The role includes team leadership, ensuring high system availability and compliance, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in enterprise network engineering and a strong understanding of network security and performance management. Comprehensive knowledge of LAN, WAN and cloud solutions is essential. Join us to drive excellence in a critical banking environment.