Telecoms Network Administrator — Growth & Certifications

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement funds

Certifications support

Career growth

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain a telecommunications network in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on reliability, security, and performance of network services and requires hands-on experience with major vendors and monitoring tools.

You will administer the network infrastructure, respond to incidents, and implement changes while documenting configurations and procedures.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT, CS.
• At least 3 years of network administration experience.
• Proficiency in network operating systems and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from leading vendors (Cisco, Juniper).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix).
• Understanding of network security best practices and firewall management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain the telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Ensure network availability and performance by proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
• Perform regular system backups and recovery operations.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network upgrades and expansion projects.
• Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams as required.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in network administration.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPN

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT, CS

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain a telecommunications network in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on reliability, security, and performance of network services and requires hands-on experience with major vendors and monitoring tools.

You will administer the network infrastructure, respond to incidents, and implement changes while documenting configurations and procedures.