Senior Network Engineer — Hybrid & High-Impact Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Cutting-edge tech training

Career advancement

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise networks, covering LAN, WAN, and VPN solutions. The role emphasizes security, reliability, and performance in a dynamic telecom-adjacent environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of enterprise networking experience, hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware expertise, and strong monitoring skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper equipment.
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage robust enterprise networks (LAN/WAN/VPN).
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure high availability.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Develop security policies and protect against cyber threats.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network infra.
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and best practices.
• Conduct regular network audits and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Network security

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP certification desirable

Tools

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise networks, covering LAN, WAN, and VPN solutions. The role emphasizes security, reliability, and performance in a dynamic telecom-adjacent environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of enterprise networking experience, hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware expertise, and strong monitoring skills.