IP Network Specialist

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Remote work

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Development budget

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IP Network Specialist to join a fully remote technical team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IP networks that support telecommunications services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.

You will work with routing (BGP/OSPF), switching, and security best practices, benefiting from a remote-first culture and opportunities to work on significant projects within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years hands-on IP network design, implementation and management.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP and OSPF, and switching technologies.
Proficiency with network configuration tools and security principles.
Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work remotely and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust IP network solutions, including routing, switching, and subnetting strategies.
Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Monitor network traffic and performance, resolving issues to ensure optimal service delivery.
Develop and implement network security measures to protect data integrity.
Troubleshoot complex network problems and document resolutions.
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and best practices, recommending improvements.

Skills

IP network design

TCP/IP protocols

BGP

OSPF

Network security

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled IP Network Specialist to join their advanced, fully remote technical team. This critical role focuses on the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of complex IP-based networks that form the backbone of their telecommunications services. You will work with the latest networking technologies to ensure high performance, reliability, and security across the organization's infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced network professional to leverage their expertise in a remote-first setting, contributing to significant projects and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement robust IP network solutions, including routing, switching, and subnetting strategies.
Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Monitor network traffic and performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal service delivery.
Develop and implement network security measures to protect against threats and ensure data integrity.
Troubleshoot complex network problems, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in IP network design, implementation, and management.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP protocols, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
Proficiency with network configuration and management tools, and network security principles.
Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Benefits