Remote Lead Network Architect - Cloud & Strategy

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Network Architect to drive scalable, secure network designs in a fully remote team. You will shape strategy, mentor engineers, and lead complex IP, SDN/NFV, and cloud initiatives across global projects.

The role requires deep BGP/OSPF expertise, hybrid cloud setups, and a track record translating business needs into robust solutions. This is a remote, high-impact opportunity with cross‑time‑zone collaboration.

Qualifications

10+ years in network engineering and architecture with design and strategy focus.
Expertise in designing/implementing complex IP networks and traffic engineering.
Deep understanding of cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to translate business needs into robust network solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy.
Design scalable, secure, high-performance network solutions for diverse environments.
Lead evaluation of new network technologies, hardware, and software.
Provide technical leadership to network engineering and operations teams.
Create topology diagrams, IP schemes, and configuration guidelines.
Collaborate with security, systems, and cloud teams for integrated solutions.
Conduct feasibility studies and performance analyses for changes.
Develop network standards and operating procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and architects; drive technical growth.