Remote Network Operations Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Network Operations Specialist to monitor, manage, and optimize the performance and availability of a nationwide telecom network from a home office.

You will work with a distributed team across time zones, perform real-time monitoring, respond to alerts, and implement preventative measures to keep services running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network operations, network administration, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve network issues remotely.
• Proficiency in network security principles and best practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring of the network infrastructure using advanced monitoring tools.
• Respond promptly to network alerts and incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Proactively identify potential network issues and implement preventative measures.
• Manage and maintain network configurations, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex network problems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of network operations processes and procedures.

Skills

Network monitoring

TCP/IP

DNS

SNMP

Remote troubleshooting

Security basics

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Remote Network Operations Specialist to join their distributed team. In this fully remote position, you will play a crucial role in monitoring, managing, and optimizing the performance and availability of our client's extensive telecommunications network from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving network issues proactively, ensuring minimal disruption to services. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of network protocols, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote colleagues across different time zones. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to make a significant impact in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform real-time monitoring of the network infrastructure using advanced monitoring tools.
• Respond promptly to network alerts and incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Proactively identify potential network issues and implement preventative measures.
• Manage and maintain network configurations, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex network problems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of network operations processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in network operations, network administration, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve network issues remotely.
• Proficiency in network security principles and best practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for remote professional development and certifications.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture, fostering work-life balance.