Remote Telecom Network Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,488,000 - 1,983,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Fully remote

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge telecom technologies

Job summary

Placements24 collaborates with a client to hire a Remote Telecom Network Engineer who will design, deploy, and maintain global telecom infrastructure from a home office. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, strong security practices, and scalable network design.

The candidate should have 5+ years of telecom network engineering experience and deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, plus hands-on VPN/security expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in telecom network engineering.
• Strong proficiency with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPLS.
• Experience with network virtualization technologies and cloud-based networking solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network security tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills, with the capacity to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecom network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, implementing solutions to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support new service rollouts and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical network incidents.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VPLS

Network virtualization

Cloud networking

VPN security

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Telecom Network Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This role is essential for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client's advanced telecommunications network infrastructure, supporting a global user base. You will be responsible for ensuring network performance, security, and reliability, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams from your home office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for a fully remote position with a company that values innovation and technical excellence in the telecom space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecom network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, implementing solutions to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support new service rollouts and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical network incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in telecom network engineering.
• Strong proficiency with network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPLS.
• Experience with network virtualization technologies and cloud-based networking solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network security tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills, with the capacity to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Generous salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Completely remote work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications .
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art telecommunications technologies.