Remote Telecom Network Engineer: Design, Optimize & Secure

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Fully remote work

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecommunications Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable telecom networks including wireless, fiber and microwave systems. This fully remote role requires expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, MPLS, security, and network performance optimization.

You will configure devices, monitor performance, and collaborate with operations and support teams while contributing to documentation and incident response, all in a remote-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS and Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience with major network hardware vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia).
• Familiarity with wireless tech (LTE, 5G) and fiber networks.
• Proficiency with network monitoring/analytic tools and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage telecom network infrastructure for high availability and performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls and related devices.
• Monitor traffic and performance, identify bottlenecks and resolve issues.
• Develop and implement robust network security measures.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service delivery.
• Stay updated on telecom technologies and industry trends.
• Create comprehensive network documentation and runbooks.
• Provide remote technical support to field technicians and teams.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident management.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

MPLS

Ethernet

Network monitoring

Network security

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Nokia equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecommunications Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable telecom networks including wireless, fiber and microwave systems. This fully remote role requires expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, MPLS, security, and network performance optimization.

You will configure devices, monitor performance, and collaborate with operations and support teams while contributing to documentation and incident response, all in a remote-first