Blockchain Network Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge blockchain

Fast-paced industry

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize blockchain network infrastructure. You will deploy, configure, and monitor network nodes, ensuring reliability and security for decentralized operations.

Ideal candidates have strong TCP/IP knowledge, experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hands-on work with Docker and Kubernetes in blockchain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with blockchain network operations.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining nodes for popular blockchain networks (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain nodes for various blockchain networks.
• Monitor network performance, uptime, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security-related problems.
• Implement and manage network security protocols to protect against threats.
• Optimize network architecture for scalability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with the blockchain network.

Skills

Blockchain network operations

TCP/IP, routing, firewall, security

Network performance monitoring

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize their blockchain network infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our client's decentralized operations. You will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and monitoring network nodes, as well as troubleshooting complex network issues. This position requires a deep understanding of network protocols, distributed systems, and the specific requirements of operating a robust blockchain network.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain nodes for various blockchain networks.
• Monitor network performance, uptime, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security-related problems.
• Implement and manage network security protocols to protect against threats.
• Optimize network architecture for scalability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with the blockchain network.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer, with specific experience in blockchain network operations .
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining nodes for popular blockchain networks (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure .
• Exposure to a fast-paced and innovative industry.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on technical excellence.