Senior Network Engineer: Enterprise WAN/LAN & Security

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time position

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN, ensuring high availability and security.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols, and hands-on experience with Cisco or Juniper devices; CCNA/CCNP preferred. Competitive salary and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of network engineering/administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP; network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and network management systems.
• Proficiency with Cisco, Juniper, or similar equipment.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy enterprise-level network solutions including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN technologies.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize traffic flow for high availability.
• Implement and maintain network security measures including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and provide timely IT support.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams and configurations.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco

Juniper

Firewalls

VPN

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Network management systems

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

Job description

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN, ensuring high availability and security.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols, and hands-on experience with Cisco or Juniper devices; CCNA/CCNP preferred. Competitive salary and full-time benefits.