Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Learning and certification support

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Specialist to join our fully remote team, supporting operations that serve the Stellenbosch region and beyond. You will design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructures for secure, high-performance connectivity across internal systems and client-facing applications.

The role requires deep expertise in LAN/WAN design, security, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), and routing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage LANs and WANs.
• Implement and maintain network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate new technologies into infrastructure.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP knowledge

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Specialist to join our fully remote team, supporting operations that serve the Stellenbosch region and beyond. You will design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructures for secure, high-performance connectivity across internal systems and client-facing applications.

The role requires deep expertise in LAN/WAN design, security, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), and routing protocols.