Remote Network Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Certification support

Remote team events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to design, deploy, and manage secure networks for a global client base. Work from anywhere in South Africa in a remote-first team, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of critical network assets.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in network administration, strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge, firewall/VPN expertise, and familiarity with cloud networking (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in network administration and infrastructure management.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) and VPN technologies.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS) are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
• Develop and execute network upgrade and migration strategies.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network services with broader IT solutions.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to internal users and clients.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and best practices.
• Manage network capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents in a timely manner.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing (OSPF/BGP)

Switching

Firewalls

VPNs

Network monitoring

Cloud networking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

AWS

Azure

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to design, deploy, and manage secure networks for a global client base. Work from anywhere in South Africa in a remote-first team, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of critical network assets.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in network administration, strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge, firewall/VPN expertise, and familiarity with cloud networking (AWS/Azure).