Senior Network Architect — Remote, Multi-Cloud & SDN

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings plan

Relocation assistance, if applicable

Professional growth through advanced培训

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex network infrastructures. Based in Soweto, the role focuses on scalable, secure, and high-performance networks across enterprise, data center, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in network engineering/architecture, with 5+ in a senior or principal role, and strong experience with WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi, cloud networking, SDN/NFV, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior or principal architect role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi).
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Cloud networking concepts and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP Networking).
• Experience with SDN/NFV, network virtualization, and automation/scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence at all levels.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CISSP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure network solutions across enterprise, data center, and cloud environments.
• Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and select new network technologies, protocols, and hardware/software solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for successful deployment of designs.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and mentorship to network teams.
• Analyze performance metrics and develop optimization and capacity strategies.
• Ensure designs adhere to security policies and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python scripting

Ansible

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Principal Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex network infrastructures. Based in Soweto, the role focuses on scalable, secure, and high-performance networks across enterprise, data center, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in network engineering/architecture, with 5+ in a senior or principal role, and strong experience with WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi, cloud networking, SDN/NFV, and automation.