Optical Network Architect - Hybrid, Durban

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Specialist in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to design, implement and optimize the carrier-grade optical transmission networks for a premier telecom provider.

You will work on DWDM, OTN, SDH/SONET, and Ethernet transport, manage deployments, monitor performance, and collaborate with field operations. A bachelor’s in EE or Telecom and 6+ years in telecom optical networks are required; vendor certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering required.
• At least 6 years in optical network design, deployment and operations.
• Strong DWDM, OTN, SDH/SONET, and carrier Ethernet knowledge.
• Experience with NMS/EMS for optical networks.
• Vendor certifications (Ciena, Nokia, Cisco) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer DWDM, OTN, and Ethernet transport systems.
• Plan deployment and integration of optical equipment.
• Monitor performance and ensure uptime and capacity.
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting for optical infra.
• Troubleshoot faults and optimize performance.
• Maintain detailed optical designs, schematics, and documentation.
• Collaborate with field operations for installation and commissioning.
• Evaluate new optical technologies and cost-saving options.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

NMS

EMS

Optical testing equipment

Fiber characterization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Optical Network Specialist in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to design, implement and optimize the carrier-grade optical transmission networks for a premier telecom provider.

You will work on DWDM, OTN, SDH/SONET, and Ethernet transport, manage deployments, monitor performance, and collaborate with field operations. A bachelor’s in EE or Telecom and 6+ years in telecom optical networks are required; vendor certs are preferred.