Remote IT Network Admin—Security & Uptime Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Company laptop provided

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote IT Network Administrator to manage and maintain a corporate network infrastructure for a distributed workforce. The role offers full remote work from home and may require occasional on-site presence near Polokwane, Limpopo.

You will handle LAN/WAN, VPN, and security policy enforcement with cutting-edge tools and best practices. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network administration, CCNA/CCNP/Network+ certifications, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in IT network administration and support.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, and security concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba hardware.
• Experience with network monitoring tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG.
• Experience configuring firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ are desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have reliable home internet and a dedicated home office.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Install, configure, upgrade network hardware.
• Implement and enforce network security policies.
• Perform regular network performance monitoring and resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address allocation.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues for end-users and systems.
• Develop and maintain network documentation.
• Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Evaluate new network technologies to improve efficiency and security.
• Provide technical support and guidance to IT team and end-users.

Skills

5+ years experience

TCP/IP

Routing (OSPF/BGP)

VLANs

Network security concepts

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Aruba devices

Wireshark

SolarWinds

PRTG

Firewalls & VPNs

IDS/IPS

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

CCNA/CCNP/Network+

Education

CCNA

CCNP

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Aruba devices

Wireshark

SolarWinds

PRTG

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote IT Network Administrator to manage and maintain a corporate network infrastructure for a distributed workforce. The role offers full remote work from home and may require occasional on-site presence near Polokwane, Limpopo.

You will handle LAN/WAN, VPN, and security policy enforcement with cutting-edge tools and best practices. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network administration, CCNA/CCNP/Network+ certifications, and hands-on experience with