Remote Telecoms Network Ops Specialist — Grow & Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Certifications growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Telecoms Network Operations Specialist to monitor and maintain our client’s network infrastructure. This fully remote role supports thousands of users with a focus on reliability and rapid incident response in a dynamic telecoms market.

You will collaborate with engineering and support teams, document procedures, and pursue growth via certifications. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in IT or networking and 2–4 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in IT or networking.
• 2–4 years of experience in network operations or related role in telecoms.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds).
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols and network services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and system health using monitoring tools.
• Respond to network alarms and incidents; perform initial diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine network maintenance tasks including software updates and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve complex network issues.
• Document network procedures, incident reports and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network operations processes and tools.

Skills

Network monitoring

TCP/IP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in IT

Networking certification

Tools

Zabbix

Nagios

SolarWinds

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Telecoms Network Operations Specialist to monitor and maintain our client’s network infrastructure. This fully remote role supports thousands of users with a focus on reliability and rapid incident response in a dynamic telecoms market.

You will collaborate with engineering and support teams, document procedures, and pursue growth via certifications. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in IT or networking and 2–4 years of relevant experience,