Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist | VPN & Security

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Technician to join a fully remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, and VPN solutions with occasional site visits to regions like Upington, Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in network infrastructure, a strong grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching, and relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP/Network+ advantageous).

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent IT qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of network infrastructure experience.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing/switching knowledge.
• CCNA/CCNP or Network+ certifications are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy network infrastructure solutions.
• Remote monitoring and management of devices.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Implement firewall, VPN, and IDS/IPS measures.
• Develop network diagrams and documentation.
• Provide remote and on-site support as needed.
• Stay updated with networking trends.
• Ensure compliance with policies and security practices.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

OSPF/BGP

Firewalls

Cisco/Juniper

Wi-Fi design

Remote support

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma or related certification

Tools

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Technician to join a fully remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, and VPN solutions with occasional site visits to regions like Upington, Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in network infrastructure, a strong grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching, and relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP/Network+ advantageous).