Remote Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Kempton Park; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecom Network Planner to design and optimize our future network architecture. You will lead capacity planning, evaluate technologies, and craft deployment roadmaps for a distributed team.

The role requires 8+ years in telecom network design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications network design, planning, or engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, optical transport networks (OTN), DWDM, 4G/5G mobile architectures, and cloud networking.
• Proficiency with network modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; remote work experience.
• Authorized to work remotely.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and growth projections.
• Design and architect scalable telecommunications network solutions, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors, making recommendations for adoption and integration.
• Create detailed network blueprints, topology diagrams, and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure network designs are practical and meet requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed network expansions and upgrades.
• Identify potential network bottlenecks and propose solutions for optimization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements affecting network planning.
• Develop and document network planning policies and procedures.
• Support the creation of RFPs and vendor selection processes for network equipment and services.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Master's degree (bonus)

Outils

Network modeling tools

DWDM / OTN knowledge

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking telecommunications company, is seeking a skilled and analytical Remote Telecom Network Planner to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for designing and optimizing the future architecture of our network infrastructure. You will be responsible for capacity planning, technology evaluation, and developing strategic network deployment plans to meet growing demand and evolving technological landscapes. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of network design principles, extensive knowledge of telecommunications technologies, and strong analytical capabilities. As a remote-first position, you will collaborate with teams across various locations using advanced digital tools. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our network from anywhere, contributing to our mission of providing cutting-edge telecommunications services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and business growth projections.
• Design and architect robust and scalable telecommunications network solutions, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors, making recommendations for adoption and integration.
• Create detailed network blueprints, topology diagrams, and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure network designs are practical and meet operational requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed network expansions and upgrades.
• Identify potential network bottlenecks and propose solutions for optimization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements affecting network planning.
• Develop and document network planning policies and procedures.
• Support the creation of RFPs and vendor selection processes for network equipment and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network design, planning, or engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, optical transport networks (OTN), DWDM, mobile network architectures (4G/5G), and cloud networking.
• Proficiency with network modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Understanding of telecommunications economics and business case development.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be authorized to work remotely.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with high flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of network infrastructure.
• Access to industry-leading planning and design tools.