Remote Network Engineer – Infrastructure & Security

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Company laptop and IT equipment

Healthcare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

On-call rotation support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Network Infrastructure Technician to manage and maintain complex networks from a home office. You will monitor performance, diagnose issues, and implement upgrades while ensuring security and reliability across a globally distributed environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/HP gear, familiarity with Nagios/Zabbix/SolarWinds, and strong communication for collaboration with internal teams and vendors in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Technician/Engineer with infrastructure focus.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Hands-on experience with major vendors' networking hardware.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
• Knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and incident handling.
• Excellent troubleshooting and remote collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance using advanced monitoring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software network issues (routers, switches, firewalls, servers).
• Implement remote configuration changes, updates and patches.
• Respond to incidents and service disruptions promptly.
• Maintain network security through consistent protocols and policies.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to resolve complex challenges.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency support.
• Contribute to capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and best practices.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

OSPF

BGP

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

HP networking gear

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

CCNA

CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

HP networking hardware

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Network Infrastructure Technician to manage and maintain complex networks from a home office. You will monitor performance, diagnose issues, and implement upgrades while ensuring security and reliability across a globally distributed environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/HP gear, familiarity with Nagios/Zabbix/SolarWinds, and strong communication for collaboration with internal teams and vendors in a fully remote setup.