Senior Network Engineer, 5G & Hybrid Work – Midrand

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Midrand, Gauteng, SA to lead 5G network deployments and optimizations. You will design, implement, and secure complex networks, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

The role offers on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to state-of-the-art telecom technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex telecommunications networks with focus on 5G technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and service delivery.
• Develop and implement network security protocols and best practices.
• Conduct performance analyses and capacity planning for scalable networks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency support.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Network security

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Huawei equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Midrand, Gauteng, SA to lead 5G network deployments and optimizations. You will design, implement, and secure complex networks, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

The role offers on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to state-of-the-art telecom technologies in a fast-paced environment.