Remote Cloud Network Architect: Senior IaC & Security

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Access to cloud tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Cloud Network Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring security, scalability, and performance for a global operation.

You'll work with IaC tools, CI/CD pipelines, and network security best practices, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, secure cloud networks and guide stakeholders on evolving cloud networking strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• In-depth knowledge of major cloud providers networking services (VPC, VNet, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, suited for a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud network solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize cloud networks.
• Ensure network security best practices, including VPNs, firewalls, and IDS.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams for seamless deployments.
• Provide guidance on cloud networking strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Network engineering

Cloud networking

IaC

CI/CD pipelines

Security principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Cloud Network Architect to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring security, scalability, and performance for a global operation.

You'll work with IaC tools, CI/CD pipelines, and network security best practices, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, secure cloud networks and guide stakeholders on evolving cloud networking strategies.