Senior Cloud Network Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Company match retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based networking infrastructure in a fully remote team. You will ensure scalability, security, and high availability across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a focus on automation and cost efficiency.

You will lead network provisioning, work with IaC tools, and collaborate with development teams to support deployments. Strong remote-work discipline, deep cloud networking experience, and cloud certifications

Qualifications

• 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 on cloud networking.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing networks in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, HTTP/S).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking implications.
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with distributed teams.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network infrastructure within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, including VPNs and direct connections.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement optimizations for reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and best practices within the cloud.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments and ensure network requirements are met.
• Manage cloud networking services such as VPCs, subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.
• Stay current with emerging cloud networking technologies and trends, providing recommendations for adoption.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and emergency support.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and the overall cloud strategy.

Skills

Cloud networking

Automation

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications innovator, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is central to the design, implementation, and management of our client's cloud-based network infrastructure, supporting a wide array of cutting-edge services. You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, security, and high availability of our cloud networking environment across multiple providers. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first setting, possesses deep expertise in cloud networking technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and has a passion for automating network operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure for a dynamic telecommunications company from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable network infrastructure within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Implement and maintain hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, including VPNs and direct connections.


• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).


• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement optimizations for reliability and cost-efficiency.


• Develop and enforce network security policies and best practices within the cloud.


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments and ensure network requirements are met.


• Manage cloud networking services such as VPCs, subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.


• Stay current with emerging cloud networking technologies and trends, providing recommendations for adoption.


• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and emergency support.


• Contribute to architectural discussions and the overall cloud strategy.

Requirements

• A 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 on cloud networking.


• Proven expertise in designing and managing networks in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.


• Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.


• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, HTTP/S).


• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their networking implications.


• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with distributed teams.


• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.


• Fully remote work arrangement.


• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities to work with leading-edge cloud technologies and drive innovation.


• 401(k) or equivalent retirement savings plan with company match.