Cloud Network Engineer: Cloud-Native Networking & IaC Pro

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cloud training

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement and manage cloud-based network environments across major cloud platforms. You will optimize performance, security, and data flow in cloud-native setups.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years in network engineering with cloud networking, experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and scripting in Python or Bash. Certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years in network engineering with at least 2 years in cloud networking.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their networking services.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and network security concepts.
• IaC tooling experience (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer) desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtualized network infrastructure in major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Configure and maintain cloud networking services: VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancers, firewalls.
• Implement and manage cloud network security best practices.
• Automate network provisioning and management using IaC and scripting.
• Monitor cloud network performance and resolve issues to ensure uptime.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support cloud-native apps.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues within cloud environments.
• Stay updated on cloud networking and telecom tech advances.

Skills

Cloud networking

Network engineering

Scripting

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement and manage cloud-based network environments across major cloud platforms. You will optimize performance, security, and data flow in cloud-native setups.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years in network engineering with cloud networking, experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and scripting in Python or Bash. Certifications are desirable.