Senior Network Architect: Mining IT & Cloud, Remote

Outsized; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsized seeks a Network Architect to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure networks across LANs, WANs, cloud infrastructure, and intranets. You will focus on capacity planning, performance, and disaster recovery to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and resilience.

You will integrate hardware and software, collaborate across teams, and implement robust network security protocols to protect critical infrastructure. This 6-month remote engagement may require international travel.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in network architecture
• Experience designing large-scale enterprise networks
• IT/Mining sector experience desirable
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure cloud platforms

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable, secure networks (LANs/WANs/cloud/intranets)
• Focus on capacity planning, performance, and disaster recovery
• Integrate hardware and software to create cohesive architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs
• Develop and implement network security protocols

Skills

IT Infrastructure

WAN Architecture

Wireless WAN

WAN Optimization

Network Security

Capacity Planning

Disaster Recovery

Cloud Platforms

Education

Degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Network Architecture Tools

Job description

Outsized seeks a Network Architect to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure networks across LANs, WANs, cloud infrastructure, and intranets. You will focus on capacity planning, performance, and disaster recovery to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and resilience.

You will integrate hardware and software, collaborate across teams, and implement robust network security protocols to protect critical infrastructure. This 6-month remote engagement may require international travel.