Remote Network Operations Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400.000 - 650.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Home office stipend

Training & certifications

Global distributed team

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Network Operations Specialist to monitor, manage, and optimize a global network infrastructure from a home office. This role supports 24/7 operations and requires proactive incident handling and performance tuning.

Ideal candidates have strong TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, firewall knowledge, and experience with SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, or Wireshark. Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have proven experience in network operations for large-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Experience with common network monitoring tools and packet analysis is required.

Aufgaben

• Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using advanced tools.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents and degradations.
• Implement and manage network changes with adherence to best practices.

Kenntnisse

TCP/IP networking

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Firewalls

Network performance monitoring

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

CCNA

CCNP

Tools

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Nagios

Wireshark

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud infrastructure services, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Remote Network Operations Specialist to join their distributed technical team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the performance and reliability of our client's extensive global network infrastructure. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying and resolving network issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and service delivery for a vast user base. If you are passionate about networking technologies and excel in a remote work environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career while working on challenging and innovative projects from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using advanced network management tools.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve network incidents and performance degradations.
• Implement and manage network configuration changes, ensuring adherence to best practices and change control policies.
• Respond to network alerts and escalate issues to appropriate teams as needed, providing detailed incident reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators and security analysts, to maintain network integrity.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical network events.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends, recommending improvements to enhance network performance and security.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of network operations processes and tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience in network operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting in a large-scale environment.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching, and firewalls.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios) and packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent experience are preferred.
• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office setup are required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous stock options package.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Home office equipment stipend.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications.
• Work with a globally distributed, innovative team.