150 Network Design jobs in South Africa

VTG is seeking a Design Network Architect to support a Navy mission-critical program in either Washington, DC; King George, VA or College Park, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

• Systems Deployment: Manage the deployment of IT systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

• Software Development: Lead software development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements.

• Network Engineering: Oversee network engineering efforts, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network infrastructure.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DoD representatives, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

• Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with DoD regulations and industry best practices.

• Microsoft: Experience with domain design with OUs, GPOs, DNS, User Accounts and PKI Management.

• Cisco: Experience with routing & switching, and a good understanding of Software Defined Networking.

• VMware: Ability to design and implement vSphere Hypervisor Environments, and integrate VMware with Shared Storage and Network Environments.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on data center infrastructure, systems deployment, software development, and network engineering.

• Strong understanding of DoD requirements and regulations.

• Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $80,000 - $200,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure our customers have continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems, managing thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and are looking for talented individuals to help.

As part of our diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers, you will collaborate across AWS to uphold high safety and security standards while providing extensive capacity at low cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership.

We are hiring a Network Technician to support network infrastructure deployment. You will work independently in a dynamic environment to expand our next-generation networks. The ideal candidate is autonomous, detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks. Excellent implementation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills are essential, along with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support network infrastructure deployment with minimal supervision.
• Drive expansion of next-generation networks.
• Implement and troubleshoot network devices and configurations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of network procedures and issues.

About The Team

We value diverse experiences and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services is the world's leading cloud platform, trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. We innovate continuously to meet our customers' needs.

Our Culture

We promote inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning events. We support your career growth with mentorship and development resources. We also prioritize work-life balance, offering flexibility to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Networking, or relevant certifications (CCENT, Network+, CCNA).
• Experience in network deployment or equivalent education and experience.
• Skills in cabling, troubleshooting networking, routing, and device configuration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Deep understanding of Ethernet and IP networking.
• Relevant certifications (CCENT, Network+, CCNA).

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of society and especially encourage South African citizens from designated groups to apply. For more information on accommodations, visit this link .

Job title: Linux / Systems / Network Engineer (Infrastructure Platform Focus)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 06, 2025

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Linux / Systems / Network Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team at a leading organization undergoing a major technology transformation.

As the company modernizes its on-premise infrastructure and prepares for a hybrid future, you'll play a critical role in building, supporting, and maintaining stable and secure systems. This is not a cloud-native DevOps role its hands-on, infrastructure-focused, and highly technical, ideal for engineers who thrive working at the systems and networking layer of enterprise environments.

• Provision and configure VMware virtual machines to support evolving infrastructure needs
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Support systems across multiple environments (development, staging, production)
• Configure and manage critical network services and components, including :
• DNS servers and records
• TLS / SSL certificates
• Load balancers (front-end / back-end rules)
• Firewall and routing rules
• Troubleshoot and optimize system and network performance
• Assist in the integration of APIs for internal systems and services
• Implement and support security protocols in line with compliance requirements
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure / IS Operations Manager to ensure system reliability and business continuity
• Create and maintain clear documentation of systems, processes, and configuration standards

• 5-10 years in roles such as Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Administrator
• Strong command of Linux operating systems :
• Systemd, kernel tuning, package management, file systems
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with enterprise networking :
• DNS, SSL / TLS, load balancers, routing and firewall configuration
• Experience working in on-prem or hybrid environments
• Strong Bash or Python scripting for automation and maintenance
• Skilled in system-level monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization

• Exposure to DevOps or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins)
• Experience with hybrid cloud setups (e.g., AWS, Azure), though not core to the role
• Understanding of security tools and practices, such as multi-factor authentication, data encryption, etc.
• Previous experience supporting IS Operations or enterprise platforms

• A self-starter who takes ownership of systems and delivers results independently
• A problem-solver who thrives in lean teams with hands-on responsibilities
• Someone who values clarity and documentation
• A strong communicator who collaborates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• ICT jobs

Linux / Systems / Network Engineer (Infrastructure Platform Focus)

Location : Johannesburg working Hybrid

Type : Contract to Permanent Conversion

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Linux / Systems / Network Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team at a leading organization undergoing a major technology transformation.

As the company modernizes its on-premise infrastructure and prepares for a hybrid future, you'll play a critical role in building, supporting, and maintaining stable and secure systems. This is not a cloud-native DevOps role its hands-on, infrastructure-focused, and highly technical, ideal for engineers who thrive working at the systems and networking layer of enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provision and configure VMware virtual machines to support evolving infrastructure needs

Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Support systems across multiple environments (development, staging, production)

Configure and manage critical network services and components , including :

DNS servers and records

TLS / SSL certificates

Load balancers (front-end / back-end rules)

Firewall and routing rules

Troubleshoot and optimize system and network performance

Assist in the integration of APIs for internal systems and services

Implement and support security protocols in line with compliance requirements

Collaborate with the Infrastructure / IS Operations Manager to ensure system reliability and business continuity

Create and maintain clear documentation of systems, processes, and configuration standards

Must-Have Skills & Experience

5-10 years in roles such as Linux Systems Engineer , Infrastructure Engineer , or Systems Administrator

Strong command of Linux operating systems :

Systemd, kernel tuning, package management, file systems

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with enterprise networking :

DNS, SSL / TLS, load balancers, routing and firewall configuration

Experience working in on-prem or hybrid environments

Strong Bash or Python scripting for automation and maintenance

Skilled in system-level monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning

Familiarity with VMware virtualization

Nice-to-Have

Exposure to DevOps or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins)

Experience with hybrid cloud setups (e.g., AWS, Azure), though not core to the role

Understanding of security tools and practices , such as multi-factor authentication, data encryption, etc.

Previous experience supporting IS Operations or enterprise platforms

What Were Looking For

A self-starter who takes ownership of systems and delivers results independently

A problem-solver who thrives in lean teams with hands-on responsibilities

Someone who values clarity and documentation

A strong communicator who collaborates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

This is an opportunity to join a technically challenging project environment with the freedom to own infrastructure and influence systems from the ground up. If you're an engineer who enjoys solving deep platform-level challenges and working across Linux systems and networks, this is the role for you.

Ready to bring your expertise to a critical infrastructure transformation?

Submit your CV and join a team shaping the platform stability of a fast-evolving organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end radio and transmission network planning and optimization across multi-technology environments (2G/3G/4G/5G and future evolution).
2. Define and drive long-term KPI/KQI performance strategies aligned with business objectives and emerging industry standard Identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
3. Oversee large-scale network transformation and swap programs, ensuring seamless delivery, operational excellence, and post-deployment performance assurance.
4. Serve as the highest-level technical authority, offering visionary guidance on radio and transmission architecture, spectrum utilization, and network evolution.
5. Engage with C-level stakeholders and external partners to represent technical strategies, influence decision-making, and support strategic customer engagements.
6. Lead cross-regional engineering, operations, and project teams to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.
7. Mentor senior engineers and technical managers, building organizational capability and ensuring succession planning in critical technology domains.

Requirements:

1. 15+ years of progressive experience in telecom network architecture, planning, optimization, and leadership.
2. Deep technical expertise in wireless communications, including in-depth knowledge of 2G–5G technologies and network design principles.
3. Strong track record in leading KPI/KQI-driven transformation initiatives at national or regional scale.
4. Proven success in managing end-to-end network swap and modernization programs in complex operational environments.
5. Advanced understanding of Radio and Transmission technologies, spectrum planning, and performance engineering.
6. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams and drive alignment across engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions.