Remote Cloud Network Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work arrangement with flex

Competitive salary

Medical aid and gap cover

Generous annual leave

Advanced cloud certifications

Performance-based bonuses

Company-provided equipment

Retirement savings plan

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cloud Network Specialist to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP from anywhere in South Africa.

You will automate provisioning, monitor performance, and enforce security policies while collaborating with development and operations teams. Strong scripting and IaC experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• ],
• job_responsibilities_description=[

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network architectures in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate network provisioning, configuration, and management processes.
• Monitor cloud network performance and optimize bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with development/ops to integrate network services.
• Troubleshoot network issues across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Enforce network security policies in the cloud.
• Evaluate new cloud networking technologies and services.
• Document network architectures and runbooks.

Skills

Cloud networking

Terraform

Python scripting

Kubernetes networking

Networking concepts (TCP/IP,BGP,OSPF,D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Cloud Network Specialist to join their fully remote workforce. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the architecture, deployment, and management of our client's advanced cloud-based network infrastructure from anywhere in South Africa. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of our cloud environments, supporting critical telecommunication services nationwide. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud networking principles and a proven track record of successfully managing complex cloud deployments. We are looking for an individual with exceptional technical acumen, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting. Become an integral part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable network architectures within cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate network provisioning, configuration, and management processes.
• Monitor cloud network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices within the cloud.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud networking technologies and services.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation for cloud environments.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network incident response.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in cloud networking and telecommunications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53), Azure (VNet, ExpressRoute), or GCP.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, load balancing) and their application in cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems in the cloud.
• Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly in a remote setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work remotely within South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Full remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical aid and gap cover.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for advanced cloud certifications and training.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Access to a cutting-edge technology stack.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Retirement savings plan contribution.
• Supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and innovation.