Remote Network Infrastructure Technician

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Network Infrastructure Technician to join our distributed team. You will maintain and troubleshoot global network infrastructure from a remote location, ensuring stability, performance, and security.

The role requires strong problem-solving, autonomous work, and excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration across time zones. CCNA/Network+ are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Infrastructure Technician or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in written and verbal remote collaboration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+) are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor network performance and infrastructure health using established tools.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, including connectivity problems, hardware malfunctions, and software glitches.
• Perform remote installations, configurations, and upgrades of network devices and systems.
• Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with policies.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps accurately.
• Provide remote technical support to end-users and other IT teams as needed.

Skills

Remote support

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Network hardware

Monitoring tools

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Network Infrastructure Technician to join their distributed team. This role is crucial for the ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our client's global network infrastructure from a remote location. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of network systems, responding to alerts, and resolving issues with minimal disruption. This position is ideal for an experienced technician who excels in a remote work environment, possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, and is dedicated to maintaining robust network infrastructure without direct on-site supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor network performance and infrastructure health using established tools.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, including connectivity problems, hardware malfunctions, and software glitches.
• Perform remote installations, configurations, and upgrades of network devices and systems.
• Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with policies.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps accurately.
• Provide remote technical support to end-users and other IT teams as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Infrastructure Technician or similar role, with a strong track record in remote support.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in written and verbal remote collaboration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary package.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Home office stipend and equipment allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in network technologies.