Senior Network Engineer — Design, Secure & Scale

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Stable environment

Modern network tech

Tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Network Engineer to join the IT infrastructure team based in Richards Bay. You will design, implement, and maintain the company's network systems to ensure performance, security, and reliability.

The role requires deep knowledge of routing, switching, security best practices, and hands-on experience with Cisco or Juniper gear. Relevant CCNA/CCNP certifications are highly desirable; Bachelor's in CS/IT or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in network engineering and infrastructure management.
• Proficient with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise network solutions (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure high availability and speed.
• Develop and implement network security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues for end-users and IT teams.
• Manage network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
• Plan and execute upgrades and expansions to meet growing business demands.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Network security

Firewalls

IDS

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Firewall appliances

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Network Engineer to join the IT infrastructure team based in Richards Bay. You will design, implement, and maintain the company's network systems to ensure performance, security, and reliability.

The role requires deep knowledge of routing, switching, security best practices, and hands-on experience with Cisco or Juniper gear. Relevant CCNA/CCNP certifications are highly desirable; Bachelor's in CS/IT or equivalent is expected.