Remote 5G Network Deployment Expert

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 895,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Flexible work schedule

Global project exposure

Access to online training resources

No commuting

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote 5G Network Deployment Specialist to lead planning, configuration, and initial rollout of cutting-edge 5G infrastructure. The role is remote, with a focus on delivering high-quality deployments across distributed teams.

You will work on 5G RAN and core network integration, leverage scripting (Ansible, Python) for automation, and ensure rigorous testing and documentation throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of mobile network deployment experience focused on 4G/LTE and 5G.
• Knowledge of 5NR, SA/NSA architectures, and vRAN/CNF environments.
• Experience with scripting (Ansible, Python) is advantageous.
• Strong remote-work communication and self-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deployment of 5G RAN elements and core network functions.
• Configure network elements per design specs and vendor best practices.
• Perform initial site bring-up and testing of new 5G infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with field operations, planning engineers, and stakeholders remotely.
• Maintain records of deployments, configurations, and test results.
• Support development of deployment processes and tooling.
• Provide remote technical guidance during initial site operations.
• Keep up to date with evolving 5G tech and standards.

Skills

5G deployment

RAN/5G architecture

Remote collaboration

Python scripting

Ansible

Network testing

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Network testing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote 5G Network Deployment Specialist to lead planning, configuration, and initial rollout of cutting-edge 5G infrastructure. The role is remote, with a focus on delivering high-quality deployments across distributed teams.

You will work on 5G RAN and core network integration, leverage scripting (Ansible, Python) for automation, and ensure rigorous testing and documentation throughout the deployment lifecycle.