Senior Network Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the organisation's network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

You will manage complex environments, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to future growth, with hybrid work flexibility in Randburg and opportunities for professional networking certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of network engineering and administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF) and network security principles.
• Hands-on enterprise network hardware experience (Cisco/Juniper or similar).
• Experience with SolarWinds/Nagios and network virtualization; CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor performance and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Provide Tier 3 support for network incidents and problems.
• Develop network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.

Skills

TCP/IP

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

Firewalls

Load balancers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team in Randburg . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will be responsible for managing complex network environments, troubleshooting issues, and planning for future network growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned network professional to make a significant impact on a critical function within a growing company that values robust and reliable IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and potential issues.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
• Provide Tier 3 support for network-related incidents and problems.
• Develop network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise network hardware from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, or similar.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios) and network virtualization technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIS are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced networking certifications.
• Access to modern networking technologies and infrastructure.
• A collaborative team environment with hybrid work flexibility in Randburg .