Senior Network Infrastructure Technician (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote equipment provided

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Network Infrastructure Technician to design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructure for diverse clients. The role combines on-site coordination with significant remote work flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in network administration, hands-on with Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet gear, strong TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF), VPNs and security practices, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in IT/CS or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years in network administration and infrastructure.
• Proficient with TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VPNs, and security principles.
• Experience with enterprise hardware from Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize speed and reliability.
• Develop and implement network security measures against threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage network documentation, IP addressing, and configurations.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and IT staff.
• Stay updated with emerging networking technologies.

Skills

TCP/IP & routing

VPNs

Network security

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in IT

Tools

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Fortinet gear

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Network Infrastructure Technician to design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructure for diverse clients. The role combines on-site coordination with significant remote work flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in network administration, hands-on with Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet gear, strong TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF), VPNs and security practices, and excellent communication skills.