Senior Network Engineer: Telecom Infra & Security

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and manage complex telecom networks for a diverse client base.

The role requires 5–7 years of telecom networking experience, expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS and vendor gear, plus strong security and monitoring know-how. Willingness to on-call and collaborate with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5–7 years of telecom network engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of routing protocols and vendor hardware.
Certifications like CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS are desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, deploy, and maintain network solutions (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure high availability and throughput.
Develop and implement network security strategies (IDS/IPS, VPNs).
Troubleshoot complex issues with detailed technical analysis.
Collaborate with admins and developers for integrated services.
Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation.
Stay updated on emerging network technologies and best practices.
Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 support.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VLANs

Firewalls

CCNA

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EE or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and manage complex telecom networks for a diverse client base.

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