Paarl On-Site Blockchain Network Administrator

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training and certification

On-site work

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Blockchain Network Administrator to maintain the health, security, and performance of our blockchain infrastructure. The role involves deploying, configuring, monitoring, and sustaining blockchain nodes and networks on-site with our infrastructure and development teams.

Ideal candidates have strong networking and server administration skills, familiarity with Bitcoin/Ethereum ecosystems, Docker and Kubernetes, and a commitment to documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator with blockchain environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls and load balancing.
• Experience with Linux/Unix server administration.
• Familiarity with blockchain protocols and dApps deployment.
• Knowledge of virtualization tech such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring tools and incident response.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Paarl, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and manage blockchain nodes and network infra.
• Monitor performance, resources and health; prevent downtime.
• Implement robust security for the blockchain network.
• Perform backups and disaster recovery for critical data.
• Troubleshoot node and network issues promptly.
• Collaborate with development to deploy smart contracts and dApps.
• Document configurations, procedures and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay updated with blockchain software and OS patches.
• Manage user access and permissions within the network.
• Plan network upgrades and expansions.

Skills

Networking concepts

Linux/Unix administration

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Documentation

Independent / Team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Blockchain Network Administrator to maintain the health, security, and performance of our blockchain infrastructure. The role involves deploying, configuring, monitoring, and sustaining blockchain nodes and networks on-site with our infrastructure and development teams.

Ideal candidates have strong networking and server administration skills, familiarity with Bitcoin/Ethereum ecosystems, Docker and Kubernetes, and a commitment to documentation