Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan with company matching

Professional development access

Fully remote role (flexibility and Aut

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex cloud-based networks. This fully remote role supports our global operations and emphasizes automation and IaC.

You will work with AWS, Azure, and GCP, deploying VPCs/VNets, load balancers, firewalls, and VPN connections, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network architectures within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain cloud networking services, including VPCs/VNets, load balancing, firewalls, and VPN/Direct Connect configurations.
• Develop and enforce network security best practices within the cloud, including access control, segmentation, and threat detection.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure network requirements are met for new deployments and services.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Stay current with evolving cloud networking technologies and best practices.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Skills

Cloud networking

Network security

Troubleshooting

Automation

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology firm headquartered in Pretoria , is seeking an accomplished Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join their expanding infrastructure team. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud-based network environments from anywhere. You will be at the forefront of adopting and optimizing cutting-edge cloud networking solutions for our diverse range of services. This role demands a deep understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective networking constructs. You will collaborate with distributed engineering teams to ensure secure, scalable, and highly available network connectivity supporting our global operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for automation and infrastructure-as-code. Join our client and contribute to building resilient and efficient cloud infrastructures that power innovative digital solutions. This role in Pretoria offers a unique opportunity to shape cloud networking strategy in a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network architectures within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain cloud networking services, including VPCs/VNets, load balancing, firewalls, and VPN/Direct Connect configurations.
• Develop and enforce network security best practices within the cloud, including access control, segmentation, and threat detection.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure network requirements are met for new deployments and services.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Stay current with evolving cloud networking technologies and best practices.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• Proven experience designing and managing virtual private clouds (VPCs/VNets), subnets, routing, and security groups.
• Hands‑on expertise with cloud networking services such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, load balancers (ELB, ALB, Azure LB), and cloud firewalls.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, and other core networking protocols.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools in a cloud context.
• Knowledge of container networking (e.g., Kubernetes networking) is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, comfortable working in a remote team environment.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package and a comprehensive benefits program designed for remote professionals.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• An annual performance bonus is provided, recognizing your contributions.
• Employees have access to a leading retirement savings plan with significant company matching.
• We support continuous professional development through access to online courses, certifications, and virtual conferences.
• As a fully remote role, you enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays, is provided.
• You will work with a forward-thinking company leveraging the latest cloud technologies.
• This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact on our cloud infrastructure from your home office, connecting you to our operations based in Pretoria.