Cloud Network Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible working hours

Home office setup allowance

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud network infra across AWS, Azure, and GCP, working with distributed engineering teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of global services.

The role emphasizes autonomous work within a globally distributed organization, remote collaboration, and opportunities for professional certifications in cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud network engineering.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, GCP networking services.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network security.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Develop and automate network provisioning, configuration, and management using IaC tools.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize latency and throughput.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud networking

Network automation

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VPNs

Kubernetes networking

Multi-cloud

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing our scalable cloud network infrastructure across various platforms. You will collaborate with distributed engineering teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our global network services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to leverage their expertise in cloud networking, drive innovation, and work autonomously within a globally distributed organization that champions flexible work arrangements and fosters a culture of continuous learning and remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Develop and automate network provisioning, configuration, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for latency and throughput.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on cloud networking .
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their networking services.
• Proficiency in network automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network security principles.
• Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes networking) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Generous home office setup allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training in cloud technologies.