Senior Network Engineer – High-Performance & Secure

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

State-of-the-art tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced telecom network infrastructure. You will lead complex deployments, ensure high availability, and align with security policies.

The role requires 5+ years of telecom networking experience, expertise in BGP/OSPF, Cisco/Juniper equipment, and strong monitoring skills. You will mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of telecom-focused network engineering.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper equipment.
• Strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge.
• CCNA/CCNP or JNCIE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage complex network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for high availability and low latency.
• Troubleshoot network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on upgrades and deployments.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and best practices.
• Enforce network security policies and provide mentorship to juniors.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

Cisco/Juniper

Network security

Monitoring tools

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced telecom network infrastructure. You will lead complex deployments, ensure high availability, and align with security policies.

The role requires 5+ years of telecom networking experience, expertise in BGP/OSPF, Cisco/Juniper equipment, and strong monitoring skills. You will mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic team.