Remote Telecom Network Operations Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office stipend

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aRemote Telecom Network Operations Specialist to monitor and maintain network performance from a fully remote setup. You will troubleshoot incidents, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with senior engineers to ensure high availability of services.

The role requires a strong networking background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment across regions in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in network operations or network support.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching concepts.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios).
• Familiarity with various network devices from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, or Huawei.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network problems independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, system performance, and availability using monitoring tools.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network incidents and outages promptly.
• Perform routine network maintenance tasks, including software updates and configuration backups.
• Respond to network alerts and escalations, providing first and second-level troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and other teams to address complex network issues.
• Document network events, resolutions, and create knowledge base articles.
• Assist in the implementation of network changes and upgrades following procedures.
• Ensure adherence to network operating procedures and security policies.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required for incident response.

Skills

Network monitoring

TCP/IP networking

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Documentation

Communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Telecommunications or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Nagios

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Job description

Placements24 is seeking aRemote Telecom Network Operations Specialist to monitor and maintain network performance from a fully remote setup. You will troubleshoot incidents, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with senior engineers to ensure high availability of services.

The role requires a strong networking background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment across regions in South Africa.