Remote Cloud Network Architect — Lead Cloud Infra

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Network Architect for a fully remote role. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in network engineering, 5+ years in cloud networking, and strong leadership, with proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, Python, and cloud security practices. Remote work with international collaboration is core to this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering with at least 5 years in cloud networking.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency with VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, and security groups; IaC tooling exposed.

Responsibilities

• Design resilient, scalable cloud network solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Lead cloud network architecture design and strategy.
• Oversee migration of on‑prem networks to the cloud and hybrid connectivity.
• Develop network automation using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Ensure cloud network security posture and compliance across platforms.
• Mentor cloud engineering teams and drive best practices.

Skills

Cloud networking experience

Remote collaboration

Security best practices

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Network Architect for a fully remote role. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in network engineering, 5+ years in cloud networking, and strong leadership, with proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, Python, and cloud security practices. Remote work with international collaboration is core to this role.