Senior Network Architect — Enterprise-Scale, Hybrid Pretoria

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health insurance

Retirement planning

Performance bonuses

Professional development funding

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of our enterprise network in Pretoria. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands-on architecture to ensure scalable, secure, and high-availability connectivity across data centers, LAN, WAN, and cloud.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience, deep understanding of routing protocols, network virtualization, and cloud networking, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and network security.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, high-availability networks.
• Expertise in network virtualization, SDN, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the network architecture strategy, roadmaps, and standards.
• Design and document complex network solutions, including LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud connectivity.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on network design principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of network designs.
• Identify potential network risks and vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for the network infrastructure.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical network designs.
• Oversee the implementation of major network upgrades and projects.
• Mentor junior network engineers and architects on advanced network concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering/EE/CS

Tools

BGP

OSPF

SDN

AWS

Azure

GCP

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of our enterprise network in Pretoria. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands-on architecture to ensure scalable, secure, and high-availability connectivity across data centers, LAN, WAN, and cloud.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience, deep understanding of routing protocols, network virtualization, and cloud networking, with strong