Broadband Network Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a skilled Broadband Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-speed networks in Upington and remote operations. You will ensure reliable data transmission, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to telecom service delivery for a wide customer base.

The role requires a strong networking background, proficiency with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and network monitoring tools, plus a commitment to security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of broadband network engineering or operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of broadband access technologies (DSL, Cable, FTTx).
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Experience with network monitoring and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage broadband network infrastructure, including DSLAMs, CMTS, and fiber optic access networks.
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching equipment to ensure optimal network operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network planning, upgrades, and new technology deployments.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the broadband network.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Network monitoring

Network security

DSL/Cable/Fiber

Wireshark

SNMP

NetFlow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

SNMP

NetFlow

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Broadband Network Engineer to contribute to their network infrastructure development and maintenance, with flexible working arrangements supporting the Upington region and remote operations. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and optimization of high-speed broadband networks, ensuring reliable and efficient data transmission. This role demands a strong technical background in networking technologies and a passion for delivering superior connectivity solutions. You will work with a dedicated team to enhance network capacity, performance, and stability, playing a key role in providing essential services to a wide customer base within the telecoms industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage broadband network infrastructure, including DSLAMs, CMTS, and fiber optic access networks.
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching equipment to ensure optimal network operation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network planning, upgrades, and new technology deployments.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the broadband network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in broadband network engineering or operations.
• Strong knowledge of broadband access technologies (e.g., DSL, Cable, Fiber-to-the-X).
• Proficiency in network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with network security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in networking technologies.
• Flexible remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Engage with advanced telecoms technologies and contribute to essential broadband infrastructure.