Senior IP Network Engineer - Core Infra Onsite

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Professional development

Nelspruit facility

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading telecommunications company in Nelspruit, is seeking a Senior IP Network Specialist to join its core network operations team on-site. You will manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a large IP network, optimize routing, and ensure security and performance.

The role requires 7+ years of IP networking experience, CCNP/JNCIP desirable, and hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware, with strong TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IP network engineering and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
• CCNP, JNCIP or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot complex IP networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Configure and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Implement and manage network security policies and solutions, including VPNs and access control lists.
• Monitor network performance using various tools and implement enhancements to ensure optimal operation.
• Respond to network incidents and outages, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in network design and capacity planning activities.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new service deployments and network upgrades.
• Stay current with emerging IP networking technologies and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior network engineers.

Skills

IP routing

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IPv4/IPv6

Network security

Firewall

VPNs

Troubleshooting

Wireshark

SolarWinds

CCNP

JNCIP

Automation tools

Cisco devices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading telecommunications company in Nelspruit, is seeking a Senior IP Network Specialist to join its core network operations team on-site. You will manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a large IP network, optimize routing, and ensure security and performance.

The role requires 7+ years of IP networking experience, CCNP/JNCIP desirable, and hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware, with strong TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP knowledge.