Senior Network Security Engineer - Hybrid & Growth Ready

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Certifications & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer specializing in network security to join our IT infrastructure team in Upington. You will design, implement, and manage secure network systems that support the organization's critical operations and ensure integrity and availability of its digital assets.

The role requires deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT.
• 5+ years in network engineering with focus on security.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper gear.
• Strong TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, and security tech (firewalls, VPNs).
• CCNA/CCNP or CISSP preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Implement and manage security measures to protect against threats.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to maximize uptime.
• Develop and enforce network policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate networks with other systems.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations.

Skills

Network Security

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

Cisco

Juniper

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer specializing in network security to join our IT infrastructure team in Upington. You will design, implement, and manage secure network systems that support the organization's critical operations and ensure integrity and availability of its digital assets.

The role requires deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.