Telecommunications Network Engineer – On-Site Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & certification opportunities

Paid annual leave

Exposure to diverse technologies

Tools and resources provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Telecommunications Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our client's telecom network in Queenstown. You will handle routers, switches, and firewalls, monitor performance, and ensure security while documenting configurations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom network engineering, Cisco/Juniper knowledge, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of telecommunications network engineering experience.
• Proficiency with network hardware configuration and protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network monitoring tools for performance analysis.
• Strong network security knowledge and implementation experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; CCNA/CCNP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize traffic.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades on network equipment and software.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues promptly.
• Implement and manage network security measures.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and configurations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate services.
• Provide on-call support for network incidents.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

Network troubleshooting

Network security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

CCNA/CCNP advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Telecommunications Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our client's telecom network in Queenstown. You will handle routers, switches, and firewalls, monitor performance, and ensure security while documenting configurations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom network engineering, Cisco/Juniper knowledge, and strong problem-solving abilities.