Remote IT Infra Architect: Cloud, Security & Automation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Home office budget

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote IT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and maintain critical IT systems from anywhere in the world. This fully remote role ensures stability, security, and performance across servers, networks, and cloud environments.

You will monitor, plan, and respond rapidly to incidents, leveraging VMware/Hyper-V, AWS/Azure/GCP, and scripting skills. Strong remote communication and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or related field.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure management.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux.
• Proficient in cloud services and virtualization.
• Strong security practices and VPN knowledge.
• Excellent remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain server infrastructure (physical/virtual).
• Manage and secure cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Monitor network performance and security to prevent downtime.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Automate routine IT tasks using scripting (Python/PowerShell).
• Provide remote technical support escalated by helpdesk.

Skills

IT infra management

Windows/Linux servers

VMware/Hyper-V

Cloud platforms

Network security

Scripting

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote IT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and maintain critical IT systems from anywhere in the world. This fully remote role ensures stability, security, and performance across servers, networks, and cloud environments.

You will monitor, plan, and respond rapidly to incidents, leveraging VMware/Hyper-V, AWS/Azure/GCP, and scripting skills. Strong remote communication and problem-solving are essential for success.