Remote Telecom Network Engineer - Innovative Infra

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

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.