Cloud Network Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will bridge on-prem and cloud networks, optimize performance, and automate tasks using Terraform or CloudFormation.

Join a remote-first team in a telecoms-focused organization, with strong emphasis on modern cloud networking practices, security, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking services (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP Networking).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP), DNS, and firewalls.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network architectures (VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers).
• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity (VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Ensure network security best practices across all cloud environments (firewalls, segmentation).
• Monitor cloud network performance and optimize latency and throughput.
• Automate provisioning and management using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with development and operations to troubleshoot and support deployments.

Skills

Cloud networking

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

AWS VPC

Azure VNet

GCP Networking

TCP/IP

BGP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Cloud Network Engineer to join their high-performing, fully remote engineering team. This role is central to designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures within leading cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will be instrumental in bridging on-premises networks with cloud services, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal traffic management for mission-critical applications. This is an exciting opportunity for a cloud networking expert to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute significantly to a remote-first organization committed to technological excellence and agility in the telecoms space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network architectures, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and load balancers.
• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, such as VPNs and dedicated network links (e.g., Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Ensure network security best practices are applied across all cloud environments, including firewall rules, network segmentation, and intrusion detection.
• Monitor cloud network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for latency and throughput.
• Automate network provisioning and management tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot network-related issues and support application deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking services (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP Networking).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP), DNS, and firewalls.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Top-tier annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for global collaboration.
• Access to advanced cloud technologies and professional development budget.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in cloud infrastructure.
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive remote work culture.