Senior Fiber Network Engineer | PON & Metro Ethernet Architect

Placements24; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development & advanced

Generous annual leave

Access to latest telecom technologies

Johannesburg-based team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge fiber optic networks for regional reach. You will ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of the network infrastructure to support high-speed internet and communications services.

The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on telecom network engineering experience, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF, and proficiency with network design tools.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on telecom network engineering experience with a strong focus on fiber optic technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.
• Proficiency with network design tools and simulation software.
• Experience with network monitoring systems such as SNMP and NetFlow.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement scalable fiber optic network architectures (PONs and metro Ethernet).
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation and operational procedures.
• Perform capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting for optimal service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and issue resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and equipment; mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security best practices.

Conocimientos

Fiber optics

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Herramientas

Network design tools

Simulation software

SNMP

NetFlow

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Johannesburg to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge fiber optic networks for regional reach. You will ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of the network infrastructure to support high-speed internet and communications services.

The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on telecom network engineering experience, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF, and proficiency with network design tools.