Cloud Network Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus potential

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development stipend

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cloud Network Specialist to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud network infrastructures in the Sandton area.

Responsibilities include deploying VPCs, VPNs, and load balancers across AWS/Azure/GCP, plus enforcing security and optimizing performance. Hybrid work model offered with professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, with emphasis on cloud networking.
• Hands-on with major cloud provider networking services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups in multiple clouds.
• Implement and manage cloud networking connectivity (VPNs, direct connect, load balancers).
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot connectivity, and optimize latency.
• Develop and enforce cloud network security policies and best practices.
• Automate network deployments using IaC tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and applications teams to support networking needs.

Skills

Cloud networking

Networking protocols

Security/firewalls

Load balancing

DNS

Scripting (Python, Bash)

IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS networking

Azure networking

GCP networking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Network Specialist to join their technology team in the bustling hub of Sandton . This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures within cloud environments. You will work with leading cloud platforms to ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance for our diverse applications and services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a cloud-savvy network professional to contribute to critical infrastructure projects, collaborate with talented engineers, and grow their career in a dynamic financial and business district.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, and security groups in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage network connectivity solutions such as VPNs, direct connections, and load balancers.
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure optimal latency and throughput.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and best practices within the cloud environment.
• Automate network deployments and configurations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Collaborate with application development and DevOps teams to support their networking requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on cloud networking.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) networking services.
• Proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous allowance for professional development and cloud certifications.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for employees in the Sandton area.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and challenging projects.