Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to modern network tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join a distributed, remote team. You’ll ensure reliability, performance, and security of routers, switches, and firewalls across a large customer base, with a focus on incident prevention and proactive maintenance.

The role requires 3–5 years in network administration, familiarity with TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, Cisco IOS/Juniper Junos, and proficiency with monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in network administration or IT infra.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing (OSPF/BGP) and switching basics.
• Experience with firewalls and IDS/IPS concepts.
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools (PRTG/Zabbix/SolarWinds).
• Familiar with Cisco IOS and Juniper Junos.
• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Reliable internet and dedicated remote workspace.
• CCNA or Network+ certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and preempt outages with proactive measures.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software across locations.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues efficiently.
• Implement and manage network security, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Perform updates, patches, and upgrades for security/functionality.
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and inventory.
• Respond to alerts and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.
• Collaborate with teams on network-related projects and initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in network management and security.
• Provide technical support to internal users and queries.

Skills

TCP/IP

OSPF/BGP

Network security

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Remote work setup

CCNA/Network+

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

PRTG

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join a distributed, remote team. You’ll ensure reliability, performance, and security of routers, switches, and firewalls across a large customer base, with a focus on incident prevention and proactive maintenance.

The role requires 3–5 years in network administration, familiarity with TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, Cisco IOS/Juniper Junos, and proficiency with monitoring tools.