Senior Network Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

East London culture

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and manage the company's network infrastructure across offices and services.

You will optimize performance, apply security controls, and lead troubleshooting with routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional network engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with network security devices and best practices.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• CCNP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise-level network solutions (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points).
• Monitor network performance and security, resolve issues to maintain optimal operation.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, ACLs, and IDS/IPS.
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network supports business applications and services.
• Maintain detailed network documentation, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing protocols

Network security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco IOS

Wireshark

VPN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proficient Senior Network Engineer to join their team in East London . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's network infrastructure, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security of their telecommunications services. You will be responsible for complex network configurations and troubleshooting, playing a key role in maintaining and upgrading the network to support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a developing coastal city.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise-level network solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and security, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, access control lists, and intrusion detection systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity and performance problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network infrastructure effectively supports business applications and services.
• Maintain detailed network documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in network engineering and administration.
• Strong expertise in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with network security devices and best practices.
• Proficiency in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP or equivalent experience are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training programs.
• A hybrid work model offering a blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Join a forward-thinking company culture focused on technological advancement in East London .