Telecoms Network Administrator: Secure, Reliable Ops

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Certifications & development

Career progression

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain the client’s network infrastructure in Mahikeng, ensuring smooth operation, security, and performance across routers, switches, servers, and communication platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of enterprise network experience, with proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs, plus hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network administration, with a focus on enterprise networks.
• Proficiency with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) and network management tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain network hardware and software components, including firewalls, routers, switches, and servers.
• Monitor network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime.
• Perform regular network security audits and implement security best practices to protect against threats.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls for network resources.
• Troubleshoot network problems, analyze system logs, and resolve issues efficiently to minimize disruption.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Network security

Problem solving

Enterprise networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Network management tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain the client’s network infrastructure in Mahikeng, ensuring smooth operation, security, and performance across routers, switches, servers, and communication platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of enterprise network experience, with proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs, plus hands-on Cisco/Juniper hardware experience.