Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Office in East London

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team in East London. You will design, implement, and maintain the organization’s network systems to ensure high availability and performance.

Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and APs; monitoring performance and troubleshooting; enforcing security policies; and documenting configurations. Office-based role with growth through certs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• Proficiency with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network services (DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with network security principles and tools.
• Certs such as CCNA, CCNP, or Network+ are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, ensuring optimal uptime.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to meet evolving business requirements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Provide technical support for network-related issues and collaborate with other IT teams.

Skills

3+ years experience

TCP/IP & routing (BGP/OSPF)

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Firewall devices

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team in East London. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's network systems to ensure high availability and performance. You will be responsible for managing network hardware, software, and security to support the company's operational needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a networking professional to contribute to a robust and reliable IT infrastructure within our office-based team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, ensuring optimal uptime.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to meet evolving business requirements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Provide technical support for network-related issues and collaborate with other IT teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• Proficiency with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network services (DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with network security principles and tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Network+ are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking certifications.
• A collaborative team environment within our East London office.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Exposure to diverse networking projects and technologies.