Remote Senior Network Infrastructure Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Career growth and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer for a fully remote role to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure across a global client base and internal operations.

You will be responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking, overseeing security, performance, and documentation while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cloud and security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering for enterprise-level infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies including firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Proficiency with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Strong understanding of SDN and network virtualization.
• Certifications such as CCIE or CCNP are desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN).
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize networks.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cloud teams for on-prem and cloud integration.
• Plan upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Maintain comprehensive network diagrams and configurations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with emerging network technologies and best practices.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

Firewalls

Cloud networking

SDN

Leadership

Remote work

Communication

Enterprise networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

SolarWinds

Nagios

CCIE

CCNP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer for a fully remote role to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure across a global client base and internal operations.

You will be responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking, overseeing security, performance, and documentation while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cloud and security teams.