Senior IP Network Architect - Lead, SDN/NFV | Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Medical aid and wellness

Performance-based bonuses

Pension fund with employer hrel?age

Career advancement

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead IP Network Specialist to drive the strategy, architecture and deployment of the core IP network. You will lead a team of engineers, shape network design, and collaborate with vendors to ensure robust, scalable connectivity.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in IP networking within service provider environments, strong expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN/NFV, plus scripting with Python or Ansible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IP network engineering and architecture in a service provider environment.
• Proven expertise in IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS, LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing.
• Strong understanding of NFV and SDN concepts.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the company's IP network architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and future growth.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex IP networks, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, segment routing, and traffic engineering.
• Oversee the deployment and management of core network devices, such as routers, switches, and peering infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the IP network engineering team, fostering skill development and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority network issues, conducting in-depth root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, evaluating new technologies and solutions.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained across all network segments.
• Develop and maintain network capacity planning models to anticipate future demands and resource requirements.
• Contribute to the definition of network operational procedures and standards.

Connaissances

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Segment Routing

NFV

SDN

Python

Ansible

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related

Outils

Python

Ansible

Description du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead IP Network Specialist to drive the strategy, architecture and deployment of the core IP network. You will lead a team of engineers, shape network design, and collaborate with vendors to ensure robust, scalable connectivity.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in IP networking within service provider environments, strong expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN/NFV, plus scripting with Python or Ansible.