Remote Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office stipend

Tech allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud network environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role emphasizes secure, high-performance networks in a remote-first setting, with Durban-area operational ties.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network engineering, 3+ years in cloud networking, and strong IaC, containerization, and security expertise. SA-based remote work with asynchronous collaboration is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing, load balancing, and firewalls within cloud provider ecosystems.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking implications.
• Strong understanding of cloud network security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud network solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain cloud network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, access control).
• Optimize cloud network performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and automate network provisioning and management using IaC tools.
• Monitor cloud network infrastructure for performance and security issues; implement proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across time zones for deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Contribute to network architecture standards and best practices for cloud deployments.

Skills

Cloud networking

Network security

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in telecommunications technology, is expanding its engineering capabilities and is looking for a highly motivated Remote Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join their forward-thinking team. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in a remote-first environment, possessing deep expertise in cloud networking architectures and infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud network environments that support our client's cutting-edge services. This position offers the unique advantage of working from anywhere within South Africa, with a strong emphasis on asynchronous communication and virtual collaboration, while being based operationally near Durban.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex cloud network solutions on major platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain robust network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control policies within cloud environments.
• Optimize network performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in the cloud.
• Develop and automate network provisioning, configuration, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor cloud network infrastructure for performance bottlenecks, security threats, and availability issues, implementing proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across different time zones to support application deployments and infrastructure needs.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Contribute to the development of network architecture standards and best practices for cloud deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused specifically on cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing, load balancing, and firewalls within cloud provider ecosystems.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking implications.
• Strong understanding of network security best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and remote work designation.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Home office setup stipend and ongoing technology allowance.
• Significant opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Work from the comfort of your home, with the flexibility and autonomy inherent to a remote-first role, supporting a Durban-based operation.