Network Engineer - Secure, Scalable Infrastructure

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical coverage

Vacation days

Professional development

Supportive team in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN and data communications, ensuring reliability and security for business operations. You will work with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and related devices, while maintaining documentation and supporting users.

The role requires 3+ years in network engineering, familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols, plus CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in IT/CS.
• 3+ years in network engineering or administration.
• Familiar with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Certs like CCNA/CCNP are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Implement and manage network security protocols to protect against threats.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
• Plan and execute upgrades with minimal business disruption.
• Provide technical support for network-related issues to end-users and IT teams.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

Firewall management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN and data communications, ensuring reliability and security for business operations. You will work with routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and related devices, while maintaining documentation and supporting users.

The role requires 3+ years in network engineering, familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols, plus CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.