Senior Remote Network Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,477,000 - 2,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable network infrastructure for clients worldwide. This fully remote role requires collaboration across time zones and cross-functional teams, with a focus on availability, performance, and security.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise network experience, strong knowledge of routing protocols, and hands-on security tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS.
• Proficiency with monitoring/troubleshooting tools like SolarWinds, Wireshark.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE desirable.
• Reliable internet connection and dedicated remote workspace.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Monitor network performance; identify bottlenecks and optimize throughput/latency.
• Develop and enforce network security strategies (IDS/IPS, VPNs, access controls).
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide rapid resolution to minimize downtime.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations with minimal disruption.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configs, procedures).
• Collaborate with IT teams (systems, security, apps) for seamless integration.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and trends; propose improvements.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable network infrastructure for clients worldwide. This fully remote role requires collaboration across time zones and cross-functional teams, with a focus on availability, performance, and security.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise network experience, strong knowledge of routing protocols, and hands-on security tooling.