Hybrid Blockchain Network Engineer | Node Ops & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Pension fund contributions

Generous paid time off

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer for a hybrid role based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will deploy, monitor, and optimize blockchain nodes and networks, ensuring high availability and security.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to success. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in blockchain infrastructure, strong Linux skills, and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Network Eng or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in network engineering with blockchain infra.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, shell scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain blockchain nodes and network infra.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize.
• Ensure security and integrity of networks.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain uptime.
• Implement network monitoring and alerts.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate features.
• Plan capacity and scalability initiatives.
• Document configurations and runbooks.
• Stay updated on blockchain tech and cybersecurity.
• Participate in incident response.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Blockchain Network Engineer for a hybrid role based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will deploy, monitor, and optimize blockchain nodes and networks, ensuring high availability and security.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to success. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in blockchain infrastructure, strong Linux skills, and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.