Hybrid Telecoms Network Performance Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Training and professional development

Opportunities to work with advanced N2

Dynamic team focused on network excEll

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Performance Analyst in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing a large telecom network to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.

The position is hybrid, combining office collaboration with remote work. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in network tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, and NetFlow analyzers, with solid TCP/IP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in telecommunications network performance analysis.
• Proficiency in using network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow analyzers).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and various telecommunications technologies (e.g., fibre optics, mobile networks).
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation is a plus.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Reside in or have strong ties to the Gauteng area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance metrics in real-time using various monitoring tools.
• Analyze network traffic, latency, packet loss, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and troubleshoot performance issues and network degradations.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize network performance trends and insights.
• Collaborate with network engineers and operations teams to implement performance improvements.
• Contribute to capacity planning by analyzing current usage and forecasting future demand.
• Recommend configuration changes and optimizations to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis for service impacting events.
• Stay updated on new technologies and their impact on network performance.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.

Skills

Network monitoring

TCP/IP & routing

Data analysis

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

NetFlow analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Performance Analyst in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing a large telecom network to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.

The position is hybrid, combining office collaboration with remote work. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in network tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, and NetFlow analyzers, with solid TCP/IP knowledge.