Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage a global network. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere and support critical business operations worldwide.

You will design, deploy, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs while ensuring security, performance, and reliability. A 5+ year background in network engineering, a related bachelor's degree, and hands-on cloud and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in network engineering focusing on infrastructure design and management.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, switching, and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools and Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing timely support to internal users and systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Network design

Routing & switching

Network security

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Python scripting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage their global network infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our client's network systems, supporting critical business operations worldwide. The role requires deep technical expertise in network architecture, routing, switching, and network security, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently. You will collaborate with various IT teams to deploy new network solutions and maintain existing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing timely support to internal users and systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to improve performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on infrastructure design and management.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and network security best practices.
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Budget for professional development, certifications, and training.