Network architect
Location
cape town, western cape
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 06, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, high-performance network architectures for enterprise environments. Define and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices. Develop secure, redundant, and high-availability network designs for data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments. Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software to optimize performance.
Firewall & Security: Configure, manage, and optimize next-generation firewalls and network security devices. Design and implement firewall policies, rule sets, and security zones to align with industry best practices. Conduct firewall performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security audits. Implement intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) solutions and enforce Zero Trust Network principles. Stay updated with emerging technologies, threat intelligence, and security patches. Network Administration & Optimization: Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of en...