Remote Telecom Network Operations Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health & wellness programs

Training & certification opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecom Network Operations Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will monitor, diagnose, and optimize a large-scale telecom network supporting communities such as Queenstown while coordinating with partners and vendors.

The role emphasizes on-call reliability, documentation, and continuous improvement, with growth opportunities and access to advanced training in network operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Telecommunications, CS or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network operations or telecom environments.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network health, performance, and security using monitoring tools.
• Respond to alerts and incidents, diagnose issues, and implement fixes.
• Manage routers, switches, and firewalls; perform updates and backups.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to implement changes and improvements.
• Maintain a fully remote operational posture with reliable on-call coverage.

Skills

TCP/IP protocols

Network monitoring tools

Remote/on-call rotation

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Computer Science

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecom Network Operations Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will monitor, diagnose, and optimize a large-scale telecom network supporting communities such as Queenstown while coordinating with partners and vendors.

The role emphasizes on-call reliability, documentation, and continuous improvement, with growth opportunities and access to advanced training in network operations.