Remote Cloud Networking Engineer — IaC & Automation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud networks across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role emphasizes automation with IaC tools and strong security practices.

You will work with development and SRE teams to ensure reliable, secure cloud connectivity and performance, while enjoying full remote flexibility and competitive incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud networking.
• Proficiency in designing and managing networks in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, protocols, and security best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for network automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a distributed, remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage robust and scalable network architectures in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain cloud networking services, including VPCs, VNETs, load balancing, and DNS.
• Develop and automate network provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud networks through rigorous access controls and threat mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with application developers and SREs to optimize network performance for cloud-hosted applications.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues in cloud environments and provide timely resolutions.

Skills

Cloud networking

AWS

Azure

GCP

VPC/VNet

IaC

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Network security

SRE collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud networks across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role emphasizes automation with IaC tools and strong security practices.

You will work with development and SRE teams to ensure reliable, secure cloud connectivity and performance, while enjoying full remote flexibility and competitive incentives.