Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,323,000 - 2,316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Full remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, implement, and maintain robust global network infrastructure from a remote location, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with an international team.

The role offers full remote work flexibility, competitive compensation with bonuses, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge networking technologies across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Qualifications

• Experience as a Network Engineer or similar role focusing on infrastructure.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and security principles.
• Hands-on with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and low latency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues reported by internal teams or automated systems.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and implement new network technologies and solutions to enhance capabilities.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network emergencies.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing protocols

Network security

Remote collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

AWS

Azure

GCP

VPNs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining the robust network infrastructure that supports our client's global operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our network systems from a remote location. This position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere, collaborating with a talented, international team on challenging projects that drive innovation in connectivity and system performance, all within a company culture that champions remote work and employee autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure network infrastructure , including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and low latency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues reported by internal teams or automated systems.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and implement new network technologies and solutions to enhance capabilities.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network emergencies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role with a focus on infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking , routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, crucial for remote collaboration and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and working on cutting-edge technologies.