Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join our remote team in South Africa. You will maintain, configure, and secure the network, ensuring uptime and performance across platforms while working from East London, Eastern Cape, or any approved location.

The role requires 3+ years in network administration, hands-on Cisco/Juniper gear, and TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing. You’ll document configurations, monitor health, patch security, and collaborate with IT to support the

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network administration/engineering.
• Hands-on with Cisco/Juniper gear.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing knowledge.
• Experience with security principles and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software.
• Monitor performance and ensure optimal operation.
• Perform regular maintenance and security patching.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Ensure network security and document configurations.
• Respond to alerts and incidents promptly.
• Collaborate with IT team to support goals.
• Stay updated on industry best practices.

Skills

3+ years experience

Network troubleshooting

Remote work

Communication skills

Education

BSc/Associate in CS/IT/Telecom

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join our remote team in South Africa. You will maintain, configure, and secure the network, ensuring uptime and performance across platforms while working from East London, Eastern Cape, or any approved location.

The role requires 3+ years in network administration, hands-on Cisco/Juniper gear, and TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing. You’ll document configurations, monitor health, patch security, and collaborate with IT to support the