Hybrid Senior Network Architect for Enterprise & Cloud

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Performance bonuses

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of our client's complex network architecture. This hybrid role blends office collaboration in Gauteng with remote work days.

You will shape scalable, secure networks, mentor engineers, and drive major upgrades while translating business needs into architectural blueprints and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience.
• CCIE/JNCIE or equivalent certifications are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the network architecture strategy, roadmaps, and standards.
• Design and document complex network solutions including LAN/WAN and data center.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on network design principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering/operations to implement network designs successfully.
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities; develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for the network.
• Translate business needs into detailed network designs and oversee upgrades.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

Routing protocols

Switching

Network security

Network virtualization

SDN

Cloud networking

VoIP

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

SDN controllers

Virtualization platforms

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of our client's complex network architecture. This hybrid role blends office collaboration in Gauteng with remote work days.

You will shape scalable, secure networks, mentor engineers, and drive major upgrades while translating business needs into architectural blueprints and roadmaps.