Fully Remote Telecoms Network Engineer - SA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Learning and certifications support

Collaborative remote team

Connectivity expansion across SA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Telecoms Network Engineer to design, implement, and support a nationwide network from a remote setting in South Africa. You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless APs, with emphasis on reliability and security.

The role requires 4+ years in network engineering, strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/VLANs, network monitoring with Zabbix/Nagios/Prometheus, and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team. Certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in network engineering, with a strong telecom background
• Proficiency with routing and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
• Experience with network security principles and tools (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)
• Familiarity with network monitoring solutions (Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core networking protocols
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote setting
• Certifications CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain network components (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs)
• Configure and manage network protocols and services for performance and security
• Monitor network health with monitoring tools and resolve issues proactively
• Troubleshoot complex network problems and perform root cause analysis
• Develop and maintain network documentation (diagrams, configs, SOPs)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for upgrades and new services
• Ensure network security with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, access controls
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support
• Assist in capacity planning and resource management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Remote collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Certs: CCNA/CCNP/JNCIA desirable

Tools

Zabbix

Nagios

Prometheus

Firewalls

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Telecoms Network Engineer to design, implement, and support a nationwide network from a remote setting in South Africa. You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless APs, with emphasis on reliability and security.

The role requires 4+ years in network engineering, strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/VLANs, network monitoring with Zabbix/Nagios/Prometheus, and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team. Certifications are highly valued.