Senior Cisco Network Engineer - Hybrid/Enterprise

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng to design, implement, and maintain robust enterprise networks. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, and security, with hands-on Cisco experience, and monitoring tool proficiency.

A hybrid work model balances office presence with remote flexibility in Vereeniging. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE desirable, and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), switching, and network security (VPNs, firewalls).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking hardware and IOS/NX-OS.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or related field; CCNA/CCNP/CCIE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot, and optimize throughput and latency.
• Manage and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers; ensure security policies are enforced.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams; plan upgrades with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for deployments and projects and mentor juniors.

Skills

Networking expertise

Network protocols

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

SolarWinds/Nagios/Zabbix

VPNs and firewalls

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng to design, implement, and maintain robust enterprise networks. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, and security, with hands-on Cisco experience, and monitoring tool proficiency.

A hybrid work model balances office presence with remote flexibility in Vereeniging. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE desirable, and a relevant bachelor's degree.