Remote Senior Telecoms Network Engineer

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Development resources

Home office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain advanced telecommunications infrastructure in a fully remote role. You will collaborate across geographic locations to ensure robust, secure, and scalable network services from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in telecoms network engineering, deep expertise in routing protocols and core networks, and hands-on experience with network monitoring and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in telecoms network engineering with core network focus.
• Proven routing protocol expertise: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• Hands-on with network simulators and monitoring platforms.
• Strong understanding of telecom standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecommunications networks (IP, MPLS, fiber optics).
• Advanced troubleshooting to ensure maximum service availability.
• Develop and implement network security protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on capacity planning and upgrades.
• Document configurations, procedures, and standards for ops support.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on complex challenges.

Skills

Routing protocols

Core networks

Network design

Troubleshooting

Monitoring tools

Remote work

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Network simulators

Network monitoring platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain advanced telecommunications infrastructure in a fully remote role. You will collaborate across geographic locations to ensure robust, secure, and scalable network services from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in telecoms network engineering, deep expertise in routing protocols and core networks, and hands-on experience with network monitoring and simulation tools.