Senior 5G Deployment Lead - Ran & Core Network

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Training & certification support

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Engineer for a leading telecommunications provider in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal. The role focuses on design, implementation and maintenance of a fibre optics network to support a growing customer base.

You will work with cutting‑edge technology and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality network solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic telecom

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications or related field required.
• 5–7 years of network engineering experience with fibre optics focus.
• Proven expertise in routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), MPLS and DWDM/GPON.
• Hands-on with SolarWinds or Nagios monitoring tools.
• Certifications CCNA/CCNP/CCIE desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and deploy complex network solutions with fibre optics emphasis.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including topology diagrams.
• Collaborate with project managers and field engineers for upgrades and installations.
• Conduct capacity planning and recommend enhancements for future demands.
• Implement and manage network security policies.

Conocimientos

BGP & OSPF

MPLS

DWDM/GPON

SolarWinds/Nagios

Network security

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

Independent & team work

Educación

Bachelor's in CS/EE/Telecom

Herramientas

Network monitoring tools

Descripción del empleo

• Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal . This is a critical role focused on the design, implementation, and maintenance of their advanced fibre optic network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the network, supporting a rapidly growing customer base. You will be working with cutting‑edge technology and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional network solutions. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a reputable company in the vibrant telecom sector.

  About the Role

  Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal . This is a critical role focused on the design, implementation, and maintenance of their advanced fibre optic network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the network, supporting a rapidly growing customer base. You will be working with cutting‑edge technology and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional network solutions. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a reputable company in the vibrant telecom sector.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy complex network solutions, with a strong emphasis on fibre optic technologies.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams and configuration guides.
  • Collaborate with project managers and field engineers to plan and execute network upgrades and installations.
  • Conduct capacity planning and recommend network enhancements to meet future demands.
  • Implement and manage network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in telecommunications and network engineering.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

  Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on fibre optics and related infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and MPLS.
  • Hands‑on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
  • Strong understanding of DWDM, GPON, and other fibre optic access technologies.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) are strongly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

  Benefits

  Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a substantial annual salary and performance‑based bonuses. Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. Professional development opportunities, including access to advanced training and certification programs, are readily available. The role offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal . Join a forward‑thinking company committed to innovation and employee growth.

• Senior Network Engineer - Fibre Optic Deployment

  Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal . This is a critical role focused on the design, implementation, and maintenance of their advanced fibre optic network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our client’s network services, supporting a rapidly growing customer base. You will be working with cutting‑edge technology and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional network solutions. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a reputable company in the vibrant telecom sector.

  About the Role

  Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal . This is a critical role focused on the design, implementation, and maintenance of their advanced fibre optic network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our client’s network services, supporting a rapidly growing customer base. You will be working with cutting‑edge technology and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional network solutions. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a reputable company in the vibrant telecom sector.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy complex network solutions, with a strong emphasis on fibre optic technologies.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams and configuration guides.
  • Collaborate with project managers and field engineers to plan and execute network upgrades and installations.
  • Conduct capacity planning and recommend network enhancements to meet future demands.
  • Implement and manage network security policies and procedures to protect against threats.
  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in telecommunications and network engineering.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

  Requirements

  • An 4‑year degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • At least 5‑7 years of experience in network engineering, with significant focus on fibre optics and related infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and MPLS.
  • Hands‑on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
  • Strong understanding of DWDM, GPON, and other fibre‑optic access technologies.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) are strongly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

  Benefits

  Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a substantial annual salary and performance‑based bonuses. Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. Professional development opportunities, including advanced training and certification programs, are readily available. The role offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal .

• Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with a specialization in fibre optics to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client’s advanced optical network infrastructure. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the network, supporting a growing customer base across the region. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of optical networking technologies, routing protocols, and network security principles. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a challenging and rewarding environment.

  About the Role

  Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with a specialization in fibre optics to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client’s advanced optical network infrastructure. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of the network, supporting a growing customer base across the region. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of optical networking technologies, routing protocols, and network security principles. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a challenging and rewarding environment.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and deploy complex optical network solutions, including DWDM, GPON, and other fibre‑based technologies.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal service delivery.
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
  • Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats and ensure data integrity.
  • Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in telecommunications and optical networking.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years focused on optical fibre networks.
  • Proven expertise in fibre‑optic technologies, including FTTx, PON, DWDM, and optical transmission systems.
  • Strong understanding of IP networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and MPLS.
  • Experience with network management systems (NMS) and performance monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
  • Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Nokia, Ciena) are a strong advantage.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

  Benefits

  Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a substantial annual salary and performance‑based bonuses. Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. Professional development opportunities, including access to advanced training and certification programs, are readily available. The role offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu‑Natal . Join a forward‑thinking company committed to innovation and employee growth.

• Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pietermaritzburg. This role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex telecommunications networks, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies and will contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the company’s network operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a reputable organization that values innovation and employee development in the vibrant Pietermaritzburg region. The role offers a blend of in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility, ideal for professionals seeking a balanced work environment.