Senior Network Architect – Hybrid | Security & Scale

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and reliability across operations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of enterprise network experience, proficiency with Cisco/Juniper devices, and strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, DNS/DHCP, and security technologies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of network administration and engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF), DNS and DHCP.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Proficiency with Cisco and/or Juniper enterprise devices.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal or similar industrial IT environments.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot network issues promptly.
• Implement and manage network security measures.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Plan upgrades and expansions to meet business needs.
• Ensure network availability meets SLAs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate networks with other systems.
• Provide guidance to junior network staff.
• Stay current with networking technologies and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment and services.

Conocimientos

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

DNS/DHCP

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Cisco/Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

CCNA/CCNP

Problem-solving

Communication

Richards Bay exp

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Herramientas

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Administrator for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and reliability across operations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of enterprise network experience, proficiency with Cisco/Juniper devices, and strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, DNS/DHCP, and security technologies.