Remote Telecom Network Administrator: Secure & Reliable

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement matching

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain network infrastructure in a remote-capable role. You will ensure stability, security, and efficiency of telecom systems while supporting a proactive team in a flexible work arrangement.

The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements to meet business needs, with emphasis on security, performance, and reliability in a telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 3+ years in Network Administration or similar.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and routing.
• Experience with firewall management and network security.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, servers).
• Monitor network performance and optimize speed and reliability.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls.
• Respond to incidents and service requests promptly.
• Document network configurations and troubleshooting steps.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

Firewall management

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Backup & DR

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain network infrastructure in a remote-capable role. You will ensure stability, security, and efficiency of telecom systems while supporting a proactive team in a flexible work arrangement.

The role covers day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements to meet business needs, with emphasis on security, performance, and reliability in a telecom environment.