Remote Telecom Network Administrator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Health + retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a skilled Remote Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain a robust telecommunications infrastructure from anywhere in the country.

You will handle system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of network services in a fully remote setup, collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting configurations and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IT.
• Minimum 4 years as Network Administrator or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with monitoring tools, scripting, and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain network devices, servers, and platforms.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, ensure high availability.
• Apply patches and security hardening to protect networks.
• Troubleshoot complex incidents and provide remote support.
• Document configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate on remote network projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Independent work

Remote communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Bash

Python

Network monitoring tools

Cloud-based network services

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Remote Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain their robust telecommunications infrastructure from anywhere in the country. This position is critical for ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of our network services. You will be responsible for system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting network issues, all within a fully remote setup. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in an independent working environment and possesses a deep understanding of network operations and system management.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain network devices, servers, and telecommunications platforms.
• Monitor network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security hardening to protect against threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system-related incidents, providing timely support.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network projects and infrastructure improvements, operating entirely remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Network Administrator or in a similar systems administration role, with a focus on telecommunications.
• Strong proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring tools, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and cloud-based network services.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate professionally in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Annual allowance for home office equipment and internet services.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to manage critical infrastructure for a leading telecom provider.