Senior Network Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage a global, high-performance network infrastructure in a fully remote role. You will work with an international team to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of telecommunications services from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in enterprise networking, strong routing, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), firewall/VPN expertise, and relevant CCIE/JNCIE certifications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable network architectures.
• Proactively monitor network performance and security, identifying and resolving issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and new service deployments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex network issues across distributed environments.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

Cloud networking

Network security

VPN solutions

CCIE/JNCIE

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

CCIE certification

JNCIE certification

Equivalent experience

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design, implementation, and management of a global, high-performance network infrastructure from the comfort of your home office. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our client's telecommunications services, working with a distributed and collaborative international team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in an independent, results-driven environment and is passionate about shaping the future of remote network engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable network architectures using industry-leading technologies.
• Proactively monitor network performance and security, identifying and resolving issues to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and new service deployments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex network issues across distributed environments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a strong background in enterprise-level networking.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and network segmentation.
• Proven expertise with cloud networking concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with network security principles, firewalls, and VPN solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent professional experience are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous home office stipend and technology allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and advanced certifications.
• A flexible and supportive remote work culture that values autonomy and results.