Remote Wireless Network Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first culture

Work from home setup allowance

Professional growth & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Wireless Network Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize our wireless infrastructure from a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will architect scalable and secure wireless networks, manage APs and controllers, and drive policy-based security and performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has deep Wi‑Fi and cellular knowledge, hands-on experience with major vendors, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting in a remote work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in wireless network design, implementation, and management.
• CWNP, CWDP, CWAP certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable and secure wireless network solutions for enterprise and carrier-grade deployments.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot wireless access points, controllers, and related network infrastructure.
• Develop and implement wireless security policies and best practices, including WPA3, RADIUS, and network segmentation.
• Monitor wireless network performance, conduct RF surveys, and optimize coverage and capacity.
• Evaluate and integrate new wireless technologies and standards (e.g., Wi‑Fi 6E, 5G NR).
• Collaborate with network engineering and security teams to ensure seamless integration of wireless solutions.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for wireless network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance on wireless networking challenges.
• Conduct performance testing and analysis to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact users.

Skills

Wireless network design

Wi-Fi standards

Network security principles

Cellular integration

Network analysis tools

Remote collaboration

CWNP certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Telecommunications

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Aruba

Ruckus

Wireshark

Ekahau

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Wireless Network Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize our wireless infrastructure from a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will architect scalable and secure wireless networks, manage APs and controllers, and drive policy-based security and performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has deep Wi‑Fi and cellular knowledge, hands-on experience with major vendors, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting in a remote work culture.