Cloud Network Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑rel

Comprehensive health and wellness

Professional development budget

Fully remote working environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a skilled Cloud Network Specialist to design, implement, and manage robust cloud network architectures supporting a distributed workforce and remote clients.

You will work with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to deploy VPCs, VPNs, load balancers, and security controls, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This remote role offers flexibility and opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud networking technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3+ years of cloud networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience with AWS VPC, Azure VNet or Google Cloud VPC.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, and security groups on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain network connectivity solutions, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and peering arrangements.
• Configure and manage cloud-native networking services, load balancers, and firewalls to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor cloud network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent outages.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure network requirements are met for new applications and services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Cloud networking

Networking fundamentals

Remote work capability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AWS VPC

Azure VNet

Google Cloud VPC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Specialist to join their advanced technology team. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and managing robust, scalable, and secure network solutions within cloud environments. You will be instrumental in ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance for our cloud-based applications and services, supporting a distributed workforce and client base. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest cloud networking technologies and contribute to the company's innovative digital transformation, supporting operations remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, and security groups on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain network connectivity solutions, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and peering arrangements.
• Configure and manage cloud-native networking services, load balancers, and firewalls to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor cloud network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent outages.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure network requirements are met for new applications and services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience specifically with cloud networking concepts and services.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, routing, switching).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider's networking services (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Google Cloud VPC).
• Familiarity with network security best practices in a cloud environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for training and certifications.
• A fully remote working environment, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to significant projects from Bloemfontein .