Remote Field Network Engineer: Travel-Ready & Impactful

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Travel allowances

Laptop and mobile device

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Network Engineer to join our remote support team servicing clients across locations with a focus on the Randburg area. You will deploy, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructures at client sites, often traveling for on-site problem resolution while being managed remotely.

You will design, implement, and support network solutions, ensuring performance, security, and reliability while documenting configurations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar senior network role.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols, switching technologies, VPNs, and network security principles.
• Proficiency with various network hardware vendors and management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and team collaboration.
• Willingness to travel for on-site deployments and support.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure solutions at client locations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues, including connectivity, performance, and security problems.
• Configure and deploy network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to plan and design effective network deployments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients and on-site technical staff.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations and procedures.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing protocols

Switching technologies

VPNs

Network security

Client interaction

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Network Engineer to join our remote support team servicing clients across locations with a focus on the Randburg area. You will deploy, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructures at client sites, often traveling for on-site problem resolution while being managed remotely.

You will design, implement, and support network solutions, ensuring performance, security, and reliability while documenting configurations and procedures.