Remote Senior Telecoms Network Analyst: Optimize & Secure

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Analyst for a fully remote role based in Randburg, Gauteng. You will ensure optimal performance, stability, and security of complex network systems while collaborating with colleagues across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecoms network analysis, deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, MPLS, and experience with Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, and Nagios. Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP are a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network analysis, monitoring, or operations.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and MPLS.
Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).
Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning for large-scale networks.

Responsibilities

Monitor network performance and availability, identifying and analyzing trends, anomalies, and potential issues.
Conduct in-depth root cause analysis for network incidents, developing and implementing effective resolution strategies.
Perform capacity planning and traffic analysis to ensure network scalability and efficiency.
Develop and maintain network performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
Collaborate with network engineers and operations teams to troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance problems.
Propose and implement network optimizations and configuration changes to improve service quality and reliability.
Stay updated on emerging network technologies and best practices, recommending relevant improvements.
Develop and document standard operating procedures for network monitoring and incident management.
Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support for critical network events.
Contribute to network security initiatives by analyzing logs and identifying potential threats.