Remote NOC Engineer (Telecom Networks) – Growth & Benefits

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 600,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work with stipend

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will monitor, diagnose, and resolve network incidents to maximize uptime and service availability across the national telecom network.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s in IT/CS/Telecommunications and have at least 2 years in a NOC, with experience in TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, and monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, or Zabbix.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or similar monitoring role.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
Familiarity with telecom infrastructure and services; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor network performance, availability, and security using NOC tools and platforms.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents and outages promptly.
Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams or management.
Perform routine network checks and preventive maintenance tasks.
Respond to alerts, adhering to SLAs and documenting steps taken.