Cloud Network Engineer

3 days ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time
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Cloud Network Engineer

Our client, a rapidly growing telecommunications innovator, is looking for a highly skilled and adaptable Cloud Network Engineer with a strong focus on telecom applications to join their fully remote team. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to leverage their expertise in cloud networking within the dynamic telecom industry, working from anywhere in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA . You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and resilient network infrastructures on leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to support our cutting‑edge telecommunication services. This role demands a deep understanding of both cloud technologies and telecommunications networking principles, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost‑efficiency. We are committed to building a world‑class remote workforce and offer significant opportunities for professional growth and development in a cloud‑native environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud‑based network infrastructure for telecommunications services.
  • Implement and manage virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, and network security groups.
  • Configure and manage cloud networking services such as load balancers, VPN gateways, and direct connections.
  • Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained within the cloud environment.
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize for reliability and scalability.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments and infrastructure needs.
  • Automate network provisioning and configuration using infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Stay current with cloud networking technologies and telecommunications trends, recommending improvements.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
  • Participate in on‑call rotation for cloud network incident response.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong understanding of telecommunications network architecture and protocols.
  • Proficiency with cloud networking services and concepts (VPCs, routing, firewalls, load balancing