Senior Network Admin - Hybrid, Secure & Scalable Networking

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development and certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for a hybrid role in Mahikeng. The candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure, ensuring availability and performance across the company’s systems.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years of network administration experience, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and familiarity with major vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and HP. Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or Network+ are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and support.
• CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA Network+ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software components.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problems to minimize downtime.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and procedures.
• Provide technical support to end-users and junior IT staff.
• Plan and execute upgrades and expansions to support growth.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

HP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for a hybrid role in Mahikeng. The candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure, ensuring availability and performance across the company’s systems.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years of network administration experience, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and familiarity with major vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and HP. Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or Network+ are highly desirable.