Remote Cloud Network Architect | IaC & Secure Connectivity

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

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.