Senior Engineer

Elite Search & Selection; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks a Senior Engineer with strong expertise in network engineering. The role involves designing and maintaining complex network solutions, managing core infrastructure, and ensuring optimal performance of VoIP technologies. Candidates must have a CCNP certification, extensive experience with BGP and OSPF, and proficiency in Linux, Mikrotik, and Juniper devices. This position allows for remote work, provided candidates have a reliable fibre connection.

Qualifications

• CCNP or higher certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 6 years experience with BGP and OSPF protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Manage and integrate Radius into core network environments.

Skills

Networking

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

IT Degree

Tools

Linux

Mikrotik

Juniper

Cisco

Job description

Role :

Senior Engineer (Telecommunications)

Reference : JHB-HLG-1

Location : % remote

Company : Specializes in providing high-quality backend systems for Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs).

Their comprehensive solutions are designed to enhance customer offerings and streamline operations, focusing on Virtual Data Centre Environments, IP Transit, National Long Distance, and wholesale voice rates, committed to delivering exceptional services tailored to specific needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with expertise in network engineering, particularly in voice and data communications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong networking background with a minimum CCNP or higher certification, hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF protocols, proficiency in Juniper and Mikrotik devices, Linux, and VoIP technologies.

Must have good connectivity (Fibre) at home or fibre in area as the company provides connectivity.

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network solutions, managing core network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, Virtual Server Clusters, replication, and backup environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Manage Juniper, Cisco, and Mikrotik devices efficiently.
• Manage and integrate Radius into core network environments.
• Manage Virtualisation environments and Firewall setups.
• Handle VoIP technologies, ensuring optimal performance of hosted VoIP infrastructure, including hosted PBXs.
• Provide rotation-based standby support, including after-hours support as required.
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve network issues promptly.
• Monitor network performance and security.

Requires a decent fibre internet connection, which will be provided, but must be located in an FNO coverage area.

Qualifications :

• CCNP or higher certification is mandatory.
• IT Degree.
• Expertise in Linux.
• High-level proficiency in Mikrotik and Juniper devices.

Required Experience :

• A minimum of 6 years proven hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF protocols.
• Advanced experience in Linux.
• Strong knowledge of VoIP technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.

Package & remuneration: HR Services, Recruitment & Selection