Blockchain Network Administrator

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Leading-edge blockchain technology

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Blockchain Network Administrator to manage and secure our distributed ledger infrastructure in a fully remote role. You will monitor health, deploy nodes, and coordinate with development teams to ensure reliable performance.

You should bring proven experience in network administration, a solid grasp of blockchain protocols and consensus, Linux/server and cloud familiarity, and strong analytical skills to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or systems administrator with blockchain network management.
• Solid understanding of blockchain protocols, distributed ledger technology, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and security best practices.
• Familiarity with server administration (Linux/Unix) and cloud platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health, performance, and security of the blockchain network infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure, and manage nodes and related blockchain services.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, performance bottlenecks, and system outages.
• Collaborate with development teams on network upgrades and new deployments.

Skills

Blockchain network management

Linux/Unix

Cloud platforms

Network monitoring

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and technically adept Blockchain Network Administrator to manage and maintain their blockchain infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our distributed ledger networks. You will be responsible for monitoring network health, deploying updates, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless operation. This is a fully remote position, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to contribute to the growth and reliability of our operations in the dynamic Crypto & Blockchain sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health, performance, and security of the blockchain network infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure, and manage nodes and related blockchain services.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, performance bottlenecks, and system outages.
• Collaborate with development teams on network upgrades and new deployments.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or systems administrator, with specific experience in blockchain network management .
• Solid understanding of blockchain protocols, distributed ledger technology, and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and security best practices.
• Familiarity with server administration (Linux/Unix) and cloud platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge blockchain technology.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.