Senior Network Architect - Remote, Equity & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay & bonus

Private health insurance

Stock options

Dev budget

Unlimited PTO

Remote work tech

Flexible hours

Shape network future

Retirement plan

Performance raises

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead strategic design, planning, and evolution of core network infrastructure in a remote-first role. You will craft scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across global service offerings and drive innovation across networking domains.

The role requires extensive experience with large-scale networks, strong routing and security expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while influencing cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering and architecture.
• Extensive experience designing large-scale enterprise or service provider networks.
• Proficiency with routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS), MPLS and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level and low-level network architectures for new services and upgrades.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies, protocols and vendors.
• Create detailed network designs with IP schemes and routing strategies.

Skills

BGP/OSPF/IS-IS

MPLS/VPNs

Network security

Cloud networking

TCP/IP—DNS—DHCP

Leadership

Executive communication

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

CCIE/JNCIE certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead strategic design, planning, and evolution of core network infrastructure in a remote-first role. You will craft scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across global service offerings and drive innovation across networking domains.

The role requires extensive experience with large-scale networks, strong routing and security expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while influencing cross-functional teams.