Senior IP Network Architect (Hybrid) - Growth & Security

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work schedule

Professional growth & certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior IP Network Specialist to design, implement, and optimize a large-scale IP network in Randburg, Gauteng. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic planning.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in routing, security, and performance tuning, with hands-on experience on Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto devices and proficiency in Wireshark and SolarWinds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of IP network engineering and administration experience.
• Expertise in routing protocols and switching technologies.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage large-scale IP networks, including routing, switching, and security infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor network performance, capacity, and security, and implement optimizations.
• Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the IP network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support.

Skills

IP Networking

Routing Protocols

Network Security

Performance Tuning

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Python

Ansible

Hybrid Work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior IP Network Specialist to design, implement, and optimize a large-scale IP network in Randburg, Gauteng. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic planning.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in routing, security, and performance tuning, with hands-on experience on Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto devices and proficiency in Wireshark and SolarWinds.