Senior Network Infrastructure Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Performance bonuses

Company car

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Infrastructure Manager to lead design, deployment, and ongoing management of a large enterprise network in Rustenburg. You will guide a team of engineers, ensure security, reliability, and scalability, and align initiatives with business goals.

The role requires 8+ years in network engineering with 3+ years in management, strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF, cloud networking, SDN, and budgeting experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and infrastructure management, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, firewalls, load balancing, and network security.
• Proven experience with large-scale enterprise network design, implementation, and operation.
• Strong cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SDN concepts.
• Experience managing complex projects and budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment balancing remote and on-site requirements in Rustenburg.
• Relevance certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and maintenance of the company's network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, data centers, cloud).
• Develop and execute strategic network architecture plans aligned with business goals.
• Manage a team of network engineers and technicians; foster high performance and development.
• Oversee network operations including monitoring, performance tuning, and incident response.
• Ensure security and integrity of network infrastructure through robust policies.
• Manage vendor/service provider relationships and SLAs.
• Develop and manage the network budget for cost-effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and evaluate new technologies.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the network team.

Skills

Network design

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Switching

Firewalls

Load balancing

Network security

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

SDN concepts

Leadership & team management

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Technology

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications enterprise, is seeking an accomplished Senior Network Infrastructure Manager to oversee their network operations and strategic development in Rustenburg . This senior leadership role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's extensive network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in network management, a deep understanding of current networking technologies, and strong leadership capabilities. You will guide a team of skilled professionals, drive innovation, and ensure the reliability of network services that underpin our client's business and customer offerings. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical aspect of the telecommunications industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of the company's network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity.
• Develop and execute strategic network architecture plans, aligning with business goals and emerging technologies.
• Manage a team of network engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring professional development.
• Oversee network operations, including monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and incident response.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the network infrastructure through robust policies and practices.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Develop and manage the network infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and recommend strategic investments.
• Implement and maintain network disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the network engineering team.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and infrastructure management, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, firewalls, load balancing, and network security.
• Proven experience with large-scale enterprise network design, implementation, and operation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and budgets.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with on-site requirements in Rustenburg .
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers an executive-level salary, comprehensive executive benefits package including top-tier medical aid, generous retirement provisions, performance bonuses, and a company car.