Senior Network Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional development and training

Challenging work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge networking

Generous annual leave

Retirement fund contribution

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain a high‑performance network. You will ensure reliability, security, and scalability across critical operations and locations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and monitoring tools, plus mentoring for junior engineers and collaboration with IT teams to optimize uptime and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of network engineering with design, implementation and support.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs and related protocols.
• Experience with security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.

Aufgaben

• Design, configure and manage enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Ensure network availability, performance and security across sites.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Plan upgrades and maintenance, monitor performance and optimize.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Document configurations and procedures for the Gauteng region.
• Stay updated with emerging networking technologies.

Kenntnisse

5+ years experience

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to enhance their infrastructure in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**. This role is vital for designing, implementing, and maintaining a complex and high-performance network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring network reliability, security, and scalability, supporting critical business operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and network protocols, with a passion for problem-solving and optimizing network performance. Join our client in **Vereeniging** and play a key role in shaping the future of connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of the network.
• Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities.
• Monitor network performance using various tools and implement optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application and infrastructure deployments.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides for the **Gauteng** region.
• Experience with wireless networking technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on design, implementation, and support.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and other routing and switching protocols.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark).
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP) are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, essential for working with teams in **Vereeniging**.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies.
• The chance to contribute significantly to network stability and performance in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**.
• Generous annual leave and holiday pay.
• Retirement fund contribution.