Senior IP Network Architect (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior IP Network Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, deploy and manage complex IP networks for enterprise and wholesale clients, with emphasis on routing (BGP/OSPF), switching, MPLS, and security.

You will ensure high availability, troubleshoot advanced issues, document configurations, and mentor junior engineers. A CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent certification is highly desirable, with potential remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of IP network engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, and switching.
• CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex IP networks (BGP/OSPF, MPLS).
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the IP network.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation: configs, diagrams, procedures.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide guidance.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network security

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

PRTG

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior IP Network Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, deploy and manage complex IP networks for enterprise and wholesale clients, with emphasis on routing (BGP/OSPF), switching, MPLS, and security.

You will ensure high availability, troubleshoot advanced issues, document configurations, and mentor junior engineers. A CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent certification is highly desirable, with potential remote work options.