Senior Remote Network Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Global team

Paid time off

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement and maintain complex network infrastructures from a distance. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security for a globally distributed environment, using tools like Wireshark, Nagios and SolarWinds.

Leverage CCNA/CCNP knowledge and cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure) to optimize routing, VPNs and firewall configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade networking hardware and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues using advanced monitoring tools.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems remotely, including connectivity, latency, and bandwidth.
• Develop and document network configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to internal teams and external partners.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical network support.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of network architecture and strategies.

Skills

Networking expertise

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Wireshark

Nagios

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Network Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement and maintain complex network infrastructures from a distance. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security for a globally distributed environment, using tools like Wireshark, Nagios and SolarWinds.

Leverage CCNA/CCNP knowledge and cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure) to optimize routing, VPNs and firewall configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup.