Hybrid Network Administrator: Connectivity & Security Pro

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Network Administrator to join the IT department in Queenstown. This hybrid role combines on-site responsibilities for critical infrastructure with remote tasks for routine support and maintenance.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems, ensure security, and maintain documentation to guarantee connectivity and availability for the organization’s digital assets.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in network administration or IT support.
• Proficiency with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware from major vendors.
• Experience with network security principles and tools including VPNs and IDS/IPS.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Implement and manage network security measures (VPNs, IDS, access controls).
• Perform regular network maintenance, updates, and patch management.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related issues.
• Develop and maintain network documentation (diagrams, configurations, procedures).

Skills

TCP/IP

Network troubleshooting

Security awareness

Documentation

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

VPN

IDS/IPS

Network monitoring tools

Firewalls

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Network Administrator to join the IT department in Queenstown. This hybrid role combines on-site responsibilities for critical infrastructure with remote tasks for routine support and maintenance.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems, ensure security, and maintain documentation to guarantee connectivity and availability for the organization’s digital assets.