Remote Senior VoIP Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Remote work setup support

Health/dental/vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior VoIP Engineer to design, implement, and optimize global VoIP infrastructure. You will oversee PBX, SIP trunks, and gateways, ensuring high availability and top call quality for users worldwide.

The role requires 7+ years of VoIP experience, deep knowledge of SIP/RTP/H.323, and strong networking skills. This is a fully remote position with competitive compensation and remote setup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in VoIP engineering and telephony systems.
• Strong expertise in SIP, RTP, H.323, and other relevant VoIP protocols.
• Proficiency with leading VoIP platforms and UC solutions (e.g., Cisco, Asterisk, Microsoft Teams Voice).
• Solid understanding of IP networking, QoS, and firewall configurations for voice traffic.
• Excellent remote collaboration skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient VoIP infrastructure, including PBX, SIP trunks, and gateways.
• Monitor VoIP system performance, identify issues, and implement timely resolutions to ensure optimal call quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex voice network problems, analyzing call detail records and network traffic.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams to integrate VoIP solutions with other enterprise systems.
• Provide expert-level support and guidance on VoIP technologies and best practices to internal teams.

Skills

VoIP engineering

SIP

RTP

H.323

IP networking

QoS

Firewall configurations

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Asterisk

Microsoft Teams Voice

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior VoIP Engineer to play a key role in managing and optimizing their Voice over IP infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our global VoIP systems, ensuring high availability and excellent call quality for all users. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VoIP protocols, telephony systems, and network infrastructure, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional service remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient VoIP infrastructure, including PBX, SIP trunks, and gateways.
• Monitor VoIP system performance, identify issues, and implement timely resolutions to ensure optimal call quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex voice network problems, analyzing call detail records and network traffic.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams to integrate VoIP solutions with other enterprise systems.
• Provide expert-level support and guidance on VoIP technologies and best practices to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in VoIP engineering and telephony systems.
• Strong expertise in SIP, RTP, H.323, and other relevant VoIP protocols.
• Proficiency with leading VoIP platforms and UC solutions (e.g., Cisco, Asterisk, Microsoft Teams Voice).
• Solid understanding of IP networking, QoS, and firewall configurations for voice traffic.
• Excellent remote collaboration skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Access to online learning platforms and professional development resources.