Remote Telecommunications Network Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecommunications Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex IP/MPLS networks across global teams. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.

You will design, deploy, and optimize networks, collaborate with operations, sales, and support, and stay ahead with evolving telecom technologies. Strong scripting and security expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years in telecom network engineering.
• Strong focus on IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF and routing protocols.
• Experience with DWDM/OTN and cellular backhaul.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and performance analysis tools.
• Experience with Python and Ansible for automation.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration for remote teams.
• Certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and optical transport equipment.
• Develop and implement network solutions based on customer requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Perform network capacity planning and recommend upgrades to meet future demands.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and configuration guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and customer support, to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide emergency network support.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in telecommunications networking.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of network automation and orchestration tools.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.

Skills

IP/MPLS

BGP

OSPF

DWDM

OTN

Cellular backhaul

Python

Ansible

Network security

Troubleshooting

Remote work

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Diagnostics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Telecommunications Network Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of complex telecommunications networks, including IP/MPLS, DWDM, and cellular backhaul technologies. You will play a critical role in ensuring network reliability, performance, and scalability to meet the demands of our growing enterprise and service provider customers. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams across different time zones. You will be at the forefront of network innovation, working with cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and optical transport equipment.
• Develop and implement network solutions based on customer requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Perform network capacity planning and recommend upgrades to meet future demands.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and configuration guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and customer support, to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide emergency network support.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in telecommunications networking.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of network automation and orchestration tools.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering, with a strong focus on IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and routing protocols.
• Experience with optical networking technologies (DWDM, OTN) and cellular backhaul solutions.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting and performance analysis tools.
• Experience with network scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote work environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are a plus.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position, offering significant flexibility.
• competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training and certifications are encouraged.
• You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth in the telecommunications sector.