Remote IT Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Remote IT Infrastructure Technician to manage distributed IT systems. This role is fully remote, supporting Vereeniging area operations with remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and end-user support.

You will work with Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, and security tools; expect independent work, strong communication, and opportunities for IT certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure Technician or similar remote IT support role.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and remote management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of servers, network devices, and IT infrastructure components.
• Install, configure, and update operating systems, software, and applications across the network.
• Provide technical support to end-users via remote access tools and communication channels.
• Manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Document IT infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution as needed.

Skills

Remote IT support

Network troubleshooting

Server OS (Windows/Linux)

Virtualization

Communication skills

Tools

Remote management tools

Ticketing systems

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Remote IT Infrastructure Technician to manage distributed IT systems. This role is fully remote, supporting Vereeniging area operations with remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and end-user support.

You will work with Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, and security tools; expect independent work, strong communication, and opportunities for IT certifications.