Senior Network Architect - Remote, Flexible Hours

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work stipend

Generous paid time off

Learning & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability for a telecoms-focused client base.

Responsibilities include routing and switching, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), network automation with Ansible and Python, and collaboration with distributed teams. Mentorship and clear documentation are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in network engineering, enterprise-scale.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and WAN tech.
• Experience with cloud networking and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable network architectures.
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability.
• Implement network security with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS.
• Collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders.
• Develop documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Mentor and guide other network engineers.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP/OSPF

WAN technologies

Cloud networking

Python

Ansible

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Networking automation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability for a telecoms-focused client base.

Responsibilities include routing and switching, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), network automation with Ansible and Python, and collaboration with distributed teams. Mentorship and clear documentation are key aspects of the role.