Remote Network Administrator: Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-provided equipment

Home office setup stipend

Certifications & career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage LANs/WANs for a distributed workforce. The role emphasizes remote management, performance monitoring, and robust security practices to keep networks safe and reliable.

You will troubleshoot connectivity issues, document configurations, and collaborate with a fully remote team. This opportunity suits a proactive professional with strong TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, VPN, and routing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator with remote management.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet hardware.
• Proficient in network monitoring tools and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and optimize speed and reliability.
• Ensure security with firewalls, IDS, and access controls.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patching.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and restore services promptly.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

DNS & DHCP

VPNs

OSPF/BGP routing

Security best practices

Network monitoring

Remote management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Fortinet devices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage LANs/WANs for a distributed workforce. The role emphasizes remote management, performance monitoring, and robust security practices to keep networks safe and reliable.

You will troubleshoot connectivity issues, document configurations, and collaborate with a fully remote team. This opportunity suits a proactive professional with strong TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, VPN, and routing knowledge.