Cloud Network Engineer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Learning and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cloud Network Engineer to join a fully remote team supporting extensive telecoms operations. You will design, implement, and manage secure, scalable network infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging cloud-native networking services to enable digital transformation for a distributed workforce and customer base.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong communication, and proactive problem-solving in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, BGP).
• Experience with network security principles (security groups, ACLs, WAFs).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (Python, Bash).
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups across major clouds.
• Implement and maintain cloud network connectivity solutions (VPNs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway).
• Ensure network security best practices with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize latency/throughput.
• Automate provisioning and configuration using IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with developers and admins to ensure robust cloud network architecture.

Skills

Cloud networking

Networking fundamentals

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Engineer to join their fully remote team, supporting their extensive telecoms operations . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure within leading cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will play a key part in leveraging cloud-native networking services to support our digital transformation initiatives and ensure seamless connectivity for our distributed workforce and customer base. As a remote-first organization, we value autonomy, strong communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud networking technology in a flexible, remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, and security groups within major cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain cloud network connectivity solutions, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented and enforced, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network segmentation.
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize for latency and throughput.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to ensure robust and secure cloud network architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, BGP, etc.) and their implementation in cloud environments.
• Experience with network security principles, including security groups, network ACLs, and WAFs.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud telecommunications technologies .
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and certifications.