Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,641,000 - 2,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage cloud-based network infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient networks.

Expect collaboration with development teams and on-call support in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in network engineering, with 3+ years in cloud networking, and strong IaC and security expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in network engineering; 3+ years in cloud networking.
• Experience designing and implementing complex network solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of VPCs, VNETs, Transit Gateways, and cloud firewalls.
• Proficiency with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs, and network security principles.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes networking.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network architectures on major cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain VPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups.
• Configure and manage cloud networking services like load balancers and VPNs.
• Develop and automate network infrastructure with IaC tools.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud networks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support cloud apps.
• Implement network security best practices in cloud environments.
• Stay updated with cloud networking trends and document networks.

Skills

Cloud networking

Networking concepts

Remote collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Cloud certifications desirable

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive telecommunications company, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud-based network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance for our diverse range of services. You will play a key role in architecting secure, scalable, and resilient cloud networks, working with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with major cloud providers, a deep understanding of networking principles, and a passion for cloud-native solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cloud networking in a remote-first environment, contributing significantly to our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network architectures within major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, and security groups.
• Configure and manage cloud networking services such as load balancers, VPN gateways, and direct connections.
• Develop and automate network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure robust network solutions supporting cloud applications.
• Implement network security best practices within the cloud environment, including firewalls, WAFs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Stay current with cloud networking trends and emerging technologies, providing recommendations for adoption.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation for cloud environments.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response and emergency support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused specifically on cloud networking.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex network solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, VNETs, Transit Gateways, and cloud firewalls.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs) and network security principles.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking implications.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in distributed cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous remote work allowances, and significant opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• This role provides the ultimate flexibility of being fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Join a forward-thinking company and be at the forefront of cloud innovation in the telecommunications sector.