Senior Network Architect: Enterprise & Security Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a Senior Network Architect to design and oversee the implementation of advanced network infrastructure. You will craft scalable, secure solutions supporting evolving services and customer needs, guiding implementation teams for optimal performance and reliability.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise networks, routing, security, and cloud networking, with leadership responsibilities mentoring junior engineers and ensuring SLAs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and enterprise design.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Proficient in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and network security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive network architecture plans (LAN/WAN/DC).
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and protocols to meet requirements and growth.
• Oversee implementation of network projects, ensuring design adherence and timelines.
• Develop and implement network security strategies to protect against threats.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Senior network design

LAN/WAN design

BGP/OSPF routing

Network security

Cloud networking

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Leadership

Certification (CCIE/CCNP)

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related

CCIE/CCNP preferred

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a Senior Network Architect to design and oversee the implementation of advanced network infrastructure. You will craft scalable, secure solutions supporting evolving services and customer needs, guiding implementation teams for optimal performance and reliability.

The role requires deep expertise in enterprise networks, routing, security, and cloud networking, with leadership responsibilities mentoring junior engineers and ensuring SLAs.