Remote Senior Network Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Network Administrator for a multinational, remote-first role. You will design, secure, and optimize a complex global network, collaborating with IT teams across locations. Strong problem-solving and proactive leadership are essential to maintain high availability and performance.

The position emphasizes autonomous work, adherence to industry standards, and ongoing evaluation of new technologies to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and management.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing/switching protocols.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security best practices.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and Nagios.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and maintain network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Implement and manage network security measures and access controls.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
• Plan upgrades and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

OSPF/BGP

Firewall/VPN

Network Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Network Administrator for a multinational, remote-first role. You will design, secure, and optimize a complex global network, collaborating with IT teams across locations. Strong problem-solving and proactive leadership are essential to maintain high availability and performance.

The position emphasizes autonomous work, adherence to industry standards, and ongoing evaluation of new technologies to support business growth.