Remote Telecom Network Engineer — Performance & Security

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus structure

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Professional development

Global team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecom Network Specialist to join its advanced technical operations team. This fully remote role lets you manage, maintain, and optimize complex telecom networks from home, ensuring availability and performance for thousands of users.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, results-driven environment, collaborating with global teams while advancing your certifications and skills through extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Network Specialist or Network Engineer in telecom.
• Expertise in routing, switching and key telecom protocols (BGP/MPLS/OSPF).
• Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong cybersecurity principles for telecom networks.
• Able to work independently in a remote work setup.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure performance and address issues proactively.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
• Perform remote configuration changes, updates, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems with deep analysis.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

5+ years exp

BGP/MPLS/OSPF

Network monitoring

Cybersecurity

Remote work

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecom Network Specialist to join its advanced technical operations team. This fully remote role lets you manage, maintain, and optimize complex telecom networks from home, ensuring availability and performance for thousands of users.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, results-driven environment, collaborating with global teams while advancing your certifications and skills through extensive development opportunities.