Remote Telecommunications Systems Analyst – Senior

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible working hours

Generous PTO

Home office budget

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Telecommunications Systems Analyst for a fully remote role. You will analyze complex telecom systems, identify optimizations, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

Join a remote-first culture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape future telecommunications by evaluating technologies, modeling performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Telecommunications.
• 6+ years of experience in telecommunications systems analysis, design, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, SIP, MPLS and related telecom protocols.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, R, and Excel for data analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance and efficiency of voice, data, and video networks.
• Identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Develop analytical models to predict system behavior and trends.
• Evaluate new telecommunications technologies for adoption.
• Collaborate with engineering to design system upgrades.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations of findings.
• Define system requirements and specs for new solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Remote work experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Network simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Telecommunications Systems Analyst for a fully remote role. You will analyze complex telecom systems, identify optimizations, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

Join a remote-first culture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape future telecommunications by evaluating technologies, modeling performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.