Remote Telecom Network Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecom Network Specialist to join their advanced technical operations team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute your expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex telecommunications networks from your home office. You will be instrumental in ensuring network availability, performance, and security, working on critical infrastructure that supports thousands of users. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, results-driven environment, fostering innovation and continuous learning across the global team.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Network Specialist or Network Engineer, with a focus on telecommunications.
• Expertise in routing, switching, and network protocols (e.g., BGP, MPLS, OSPF).
• Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for telecom networks .
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and equipment allowance.
• Extensive professional development opportunities and certifications.
• A collaborative, globally distributed team culture focused on innovation and excellence.