Network Operations Manager

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 781,200 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in Gauteng is looking for a Senior Networks Operations Manager to oversee critical network infrastructure and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of enterprise networking experience and strong leadership acumen, with certifications in network security. Responsibilities include managing major network projects and ensuring compliance across systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise network/security leadership.
• Proven success leading teams and delivering on complex IT projects.
• Deep expertise in Routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, firewalls, SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead major network projects, from LAN/WAN deployments to segmentation.
• Manage critical incidents and escalate complex network issues.
• Develop strategy and create roadmaps for network expansion.

Skills

Enterprise network leadership

Routing and switching

Security protocols

Incident management

Team leadership

Education

CCNP Enterprise

PaloAlto PCNSA

PCNSE

CCIE

CISSP

Tools

VeloCloud

Python

Ansible

SIEM

Arista

Mellanox

Job description

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Location: Edenvale (Office-based)

Salary: R70 000 - R80 000 per month

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of enterprise networking?

Our client is looking for a seasoned Networks Operations Manager to oversee a mission-critical, multi-vendor network infrastructure. In this senior-level role, you'll lead a high-performing team, drive network strategy, and take charge of complex security and infrastructure challenges across our enterprise stack.

You'll work with technologies including PaloAlto firewalls, Mellanox core switches, Arista routers, Cisco Meraki infrastructure, Saisei shaping, and VeloCloud SD-WAN, ensuring performance, availability, and security at every layer.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead major network projects: From LAN/WAN deployments to segmentation and refresh cycles
• Manage critical incidents: Be the go-to escalation point for complex network and firewall issues
• Develop strategy: Create roadmaps for emerging technologies and network expansion
• Mentor your team: Drive performance, development, and collaboration
• Coordinate with vendors & stakeholders: Align infrastructure with business needs
• Ensure compliance: Follow company governance, security, and change management protocols

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise network/security leadership
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, PaloAlto PCNSA, PCNSE, CCIE, CISSP, AWS/Azure networking
• Deep expertise in Routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, firewalls, SD-WAN, and security protocols
• Experience with the following tools VeloCloud, Python, Ansible, SIEM, Arista, Mellanox
• Leadership acumen: Proven success leading teams and delivering on complex IT projects

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Recruitment Consultant

011 622 9526

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail Motor Vehicles

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