Remote Telecoms Network Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote stipend

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecoms Network Engineer to join a distributed team. You will design, deploy, and manage telecom network solutions from home, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across global networks.

With a minimum of 6 years in telecom network engineering, you will monitor health, implement security measures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones. Remote, flexible hours, and ongoing learning opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Strong expertise in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and WAN technologies.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecom network solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Proactively monitor network health and performance, identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact users.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via digital communication tools for project planning and execution.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical network support.
• Document network configurations, processes, and incident reports meticulously.

Skills

Routing protocols

WAN technologies

Network monitoring

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecoms Network Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of their global telecommunications network from the comfort of your own home. You will play a key role in ensuring network reliability, performance, and security, working collaboratively with team members across different time zones. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote work environment and seeks autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work on impactful projects without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecom network solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Proactively monitor network health and performance, identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact users.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via digital communication tools for project planning and execution.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical network support.
• Document network configurations, processes, and incident reports meticulously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in telecommunications network engineering .
• Strong expertise in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching, and WAN technologies.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, crucial for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.