Senior Network Engineer — On-Site in Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Opportunities for professional dev / c

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize our robust network infrastructure on-site. You will design, implement, and maintain all network systems to ensure reliability, security, and performance supporting business operations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba hardware, plus strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, and other routing and switching protocols.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network hardware from Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba.
• Proficiency in network security concepts and technologies, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Ensure network security by implementing and managing firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support application deployments and infrastructure projects.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Networking expertise

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Aruba hardware

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize our robust network infrastructure on-site. You will design, implement, and maintain all network systems to ensure reliability, security, and performance supporting business operations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba hardware, plus strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.