Senior Cloud Networking Architect - Remote with Stock Options

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Conference access

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Network Architect to design, implement, and manage advanced cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This fully remote role requires leadership in SDN, NFV, and security, with a focus on scalable, resilient architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in network engineering, 4+ years in cloud networking, and relevant cloud certifications. You will drive cloud adoption, optimize performance, and mentor engineers remotely.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 8+ years in network engineering with at least 4 years in cloud networking.
• Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Knowledge of VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, Python for automation.
• Strong security principles including encryption and IPS/IDS.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud network architectures across multi-cloud environments.
• Define hybrid cloud connectivity strategies (VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, SD-WAN).
• Automate provisioning and management of networks using Terraform, Ansible, Python.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Ensure high availability and robust security across cloud networks.

Skills

Cloud networking

SDN & NFV

Terraform/Ansible/Python

Multi-cloud design

Security architecture

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Network Architect to design, implement, and manage advanced cloud-based network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This fully remote role requires leadership in SDN, NFV, and security, with a focus on scalable, resilient architectures.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in network engineering, 4+ years in cloud networking, and relevant cloud certifications. You will drive cloud adoption, optimize performance, and mentor engineers remotely.