Remote Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonuses

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Network Infrastructure Technician to install, configure, and maintain complex network devices across a global backbone. You will diagnose issues remotely, document outcomes, and implement robust security controls including VPNs and access management.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, collaboration with distributed teams, and staying current with evolving technologies in a remote-first environment, with strong emphasis on autonomy and trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP are desirable.
• Proven experience with remote infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) per remote deployment guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic tests and audits to identify issues and ensure stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems remotely and document troubleshooting steps and outcomes.
• Implement network security measures including VPNs and access control management.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyze traffic, and suggest optimizations for reliability.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

BGP

OSPF

Switching tech

Firewall security

Network monitoring

VMware NSX

Cisco ACI

Remote troubleshooting

Communication skills

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Network Infrastructure Technician to install, configure, and maintain complex network devices across a global backbone. You will diagnose issues remotely, document outcomes, and implement robust security controls including VPNs and access management.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, collaboration with distributed teams, and staying current with evolving technologies in a remote-first environment, with strong emphasis on autonomy and trust.