Telecoms Network Engineer - Core Infrastructure

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Network Engineer specializing in core infrastructure in Randburg. You will design, implement, and manage core network components, ensuring high availability of IP backbone, MPLS, and mobile core networks.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom core networks, expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS, and mobile core elements. A degree in Electrical Engineering or CS is essential. Hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility in Randburg and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of telecom core network engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, switching technologies, MPLS.
• Experience with mobile core network elements (e.g., SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGW, PGW).
• Familiarity with network virtualization and SDN concepts is advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage core network components including routers, switches, and servers.
• Ensure high availability and performance of IP backbone, MPLS, and mobile core networks.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
• Develop and execute network upgrade and maintenance plans.
• Implement network security measures to protect core infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other teams on capacity planning and technology roadmap.

Skills

Core network design

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Troubleshooting

SDN concepts

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science)

Tools

Network virtualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Telecoms Network Engineer specializing in Core Infrastructure to join their technical team in Randburg. This role is essential for maintaining, optimizing, and evolving the heart of our client's network, ensuring robust and high-performance connectivity for their customer base across Gauteng and beyond. You will work with advanced technologies and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and scalability of their core network services, including IP backbone, mobile core, and transport networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage core network components, including routers, switches, and servers.
• Ensure the high availability and optimal performance of the IP backbone, MPLS, and mobile core networks.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
• Develop and execute network upgrade and maintenance plans.
• Implement network security measures to protect core infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on capacity planning and technology roadmap development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecoms core network engineering .
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF ), switching technologies, and MPLS .
• Experience with mobile core network elements (e.g., SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGW, PGW).
• Familiarity with network virtualization and SDN concepts is advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical aid and life insurance.
• Generous leave allowance and retirement fund contributions.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including certifications and advanced training.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility in Randburg .