Remote Senior Telecoms Network Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Engineer to join a fully remote, highly skilled engineering team. You will design, implement, and optimize a sophisticated telecoms infrastructure while collaborating with global teams on cutting-edge projects from Soweto and beyond.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in telecom networking, expert routing knowledge (BGP/OSPF), and strong cloud networking skills across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, MPLS, and network security.
• Experience with network virtualization technologies (e.g., SDN, NFV) and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and work effectively in a fully remote, global team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise and service provider networks, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Develop network architectures that support current and future business needs, focusing on scalability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development and operations, to integrate network solutions.
• Mentor junior network engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities.

Skills

BGP routing

OSPF routing

MPLS

Network security

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SDN/NFV

Remote/global leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN

NFV

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Telecoms Network Engineer to join their fully remote, highly skilled engineering team. This role is central to designing, implementing, and optimizing our client's advanced telecommunications infrastructure. You will tackle complex network challenges, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure the robustness and scalability of our services. Working remotely, you will collaborate with global teams on cutting-edge projects, driving innovation in the telecoms sector . This is an ideal position for an experienced professional who thrives in a distributed environment, values autonomy, and is passionate about building resilient and high-performance networks that serve a diverse customer base, including those in the Soweto region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise and service provider networks, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Develop network architectures that support current and future business needs, focusing on scalability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development and operations, to integrate network solutions.
• Mentor junior network engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, MPLS, and network security.
• Experience with network virtualization technologies (e.g., SDN, NFV) and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and work effectively in a fully remote, global team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance in a remote setting.