Senior Network Engineer - Hybrid | Carrier-Grade Networking

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg, Gauteng to design, implement and maintain core network infrastructure for a leading telecommunications provider. The role emphasizes security, reliability, and performance in a carrier-grade environment.

You will design, configure, and deploy advanced network solutions, monitor performance, create documentation, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years of network engineering experience in enterprise or carrier-grade environments.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS and related routing/switching protocols.
• Experience with network security practices including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or similar.

Responsabilités

• Design, configure, and deploy advanced network solutions (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues; identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain network documentation (diagrams, configurations, procedures).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network services with IT systems.
• Implement and manage network security protocols to protect against threats.
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 support of core infrastructure.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends.

Connaissances

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Firewalls & VPNs

IDS/IPS

Strong communication

CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent

Outils

SolarWinds

Nagios

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg, Gauteng to design, implement and maintain core network infrastructure for a leading telecommunications provider. The role emphasizes security, reliability, and performance in a carrier-grade environment.

You will design, configure, and deploy advanced network solutions, monitor performance, create documentation, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and 24/7 support.