Senior Cloud Network Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup allowance

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus & stock options

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, deploy, and secure cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP to support telecom services. Proficiency in IaC, automation, and network security is essential.

You will collaborate with global teams, implement VPNs and Direct Connect-style connectivity, and drive performance improvements while staying current with cloud networking trends.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years in network engineering with 3+ years in cloud networking.
• Experience designing and managing networks on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates; scripting (Python).
• Knowledge of VPNs, VPCs, subnets, IAM and network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage secure cloud network infra across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Implement and maintain VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers in the cloud.
• Automate provisioning and configuration with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot and optimize cloud networks.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth cloud-native deployments.

Skills

Cloud networking

IaC automation

Scripting (Python)

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

About the Role Our client, a leading innovator in the telecoms space, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing our client's cloud-based network infrastructure across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be instrumental in ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of our cloud networking solutions, which underpin a wide array of telecommunication services. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud networking concepts, infrastructure as code, and network automation, coupled with a strong understanding of traditional networking principles. You will collaborate with distributed teams to architect robust and resilient cloud network environments. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your cloud networking skills in a remote-first setting, contributing to the evolution of cutting-edge telecommunication technologies without geographical constraints. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being in a truly global work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network infrastructure within major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers in the cloud.
• Develop and manage network connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms (e.g., VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor cloud network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization strategies.
• Ensure network security best practices are applied in the cloud, including identity and access management (IAM) and network segmentation.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of cloud-native applications.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud networking technologies and services and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud networking best practices to the wider engineering team.
• Document cloud network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused specifically on cloud networking.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing networks on AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53), Azure (VNet, Azure Firewall, Load Balancer), or GCP (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Proficiency in network automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPNs) and how they apply in cloud environments.
• Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Comprehensive remote work setup allowance.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Annual performance bonus and stock options.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and training.
• A fully remote work environment fostering work-life balance and autonomy.