Remote Broadband Network Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Broadband Network Specialist to design, implement, and manage a high‑performance broadband network for a growing South African client base. You will architect scalable solutions, oversee hardware deployment, and proactively optimize performance from a fully remote position.

The role requires 5+ years in broadband design with expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, and hands-on Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broadband network design, implementation, and management.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs and QoS.
• Hands-on with Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and resilient broadband networks, including access and core.
• Oversee deployment and configuration of routers, switches, and optical gear.
• Monitor health, identify issues, and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend upgrades.
• Ensure security and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Broadband network design

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

MPLS VLANs QoS

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Juniper Junos

Fiber optics & DSL/PON

Remote teamwork / independence

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Juniper Junos

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Broadband Network Specialist to design, implement, and manage a high‑performance broadband network for a growing South African client base. You will architect scalable solutions, oversee hardware deployment, and proactively optimize performance from a fully remote position.

The role requires 5+ years in broadband design with expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, and hands-on Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Juniper Junos.