Remote Network Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Certifications & training

Collaborative IT environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to join its global IT team. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable network infrastructures, ensuring performance, security, and uptime in a fully remote role.

You should have 5+ years in network administration, with hands-on experience in BGP/OSPF, VLANs, TCP/IP, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), SD-WAN, and security. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential for coordinating across IT to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and infrastructure management.
• Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs), TCP/IP, and network diagnostics.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SD-WAN technologies.
• Proficiency in network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, essential for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy scalable and resilient network infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure optimal uptime and speed.
• Manage and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing timely and effective solutions to minimize business disruption.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to enhance performance, security, and efficiency.

Skills

BGP routing

OSPF routing

VLANs

TCP/IP

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

Network security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cisco IOS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to join its global IT team. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable network infrastructures, ensuring performance, security, and uptime in a fully remote role.

You should have 5+ years in network administration, with hands-on experience in BGP/OSPF, VLANs, TCP/IP, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), SD-WAN, and security. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential for coordinating across IT to