Remote VoIP Network Engineer (Unified Communications)

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled VoIP Network Engineer to join a fully remote team serving clients nationwide, including Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, implement, and maintain VoIP and UC solutions ensuring performance, reliability and security of voice services.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of VoIP/UC engineering, strong SIP/RTP/RTCP skills, and hands-on experience with Cisco CallManager, Asterisk, Avaya and SBCs. Remote collaboration and continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically with VoIP and Unified Communications network engineering.
Proven expertise in SIP protocol, RTP, RTCP, and associated signaling.
Hands-on experience with major VoIP platforms (e.g., Cisco CallManager, Asterisk, Avaya) and SBCs (e.g., Audiocodes, Oracle).
Strong understanding of IP networking, QoS, VLANs, and firewall configurations for voice traffic.
Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies for voice quality.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at working within a remote team structure.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CVOICE, CompTIA Network+) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage VoIP and UC systems, including PBX, softswitches, and related infrastructure.
Configure and maintain SIP trunking, call routing, and session border controllers (SBCs).
Monitor VoIP network performance, troubleshoot call quality issues, and implement solutions for optimal voice delivery.
Ensure the security and resilience of the voice network, implementing appropriate security measures.
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate voice services with other network components and applications.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for VoIP systems, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
Stay updated on emerging VoIP technologies, standards, and best practices.
Provide Tier 3 support for VoIP-related incidents and customer escalations.
Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for voice network resources.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of new VoIP hardware and software solutions.