Senior Network Engineer — Cisco & Juniper (Onsite, Gauteng)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage the network infrastructure in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role requires delivering high-availability network services, leading upgrade projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will work hands-on with Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos, implement security policies, and coordinate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration across systems. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering and administration experience.
• Deep knowledge of routing (BGP/OSPF) and switching.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos.
• Strong security understanding (VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Nagios.
• Certifications like CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP are desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise networks using Cisco and Juniper gear.
• Manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot for high availability.
• Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
• Plan upgrades and install hardware/software as needed.
• Collaborate with IT teams for seamless integration.
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Stay current with new networking technologies.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Leadership mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Juniper Junos

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage the network infrastructure in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role requires delivering high-availability network services, leading upgrade projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will work hands-on with Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos, implement security policies, and coordinate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration across systems. On-site presence is required.