Senior Network Performance Analyst

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous leave policy

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Performance Analyst for our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will monitor, analyze and optimize WAN and local infrastructure to ensure high service quality.

Key duties include dashboard creation, trend analysis, and root-cause investigations. The role requires telecoms sector experience and relocation to Upington, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in network performance analysis or network operations.
• Proficiency with SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark and similar tools.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor latency, throughput, packet loss and jitter across network segments.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies and issues.
• Develop dashboards and reports for management and operations.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for degradations and outages.
• Recommend and implement network tuning and optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

5+ years exp

Network monitoring tools

Data analysis

Scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

Wireshark

Job description

About the Role Our client, a key player in the telecommunications industry, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Network Performance Analyst to join their operations team in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This role is essential for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of the company's wide-area networks and localized infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude for data analysis, a deep understanding of network metrics, and experience within the **telecoms sector**. You will be responsible for identifying performance bottlenecks, recommending improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of network service quality for our clients across the **Northern Cape** and surrounding areas. This position offers a challenging environment where you can leverage your analytical skills to make a tangible impact on network efficiency and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance metrics (latency, throughput, packet loss, jitter) across various network segments.
• Analyze large datasets to identify performance trends, anomalies, and potential issues.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports for management and operational teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis for network performance degradations and service disruptions.
• Recommend and implement network tuning and optimization strategies to improve performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot complex performance-related problems.
• Stay current with network performance monitoring tools and techniques.
• Contribute to capacity planning based on performance analysis and future demand forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network performance analysis or network operations, preferably within the **telecoms industry**.
• Strong proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark) and performance analysis techniques.
• Experience with analyzing data from routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Knowledge of various network protocols and architectures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and potentially scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to **Upington, Northern Cape**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Work in a dynamic operational environment in **Upington**.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for suitable candidates.