Senior Network Engineer - Telecoms

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a fully remote team serving Bloemfontein and beyond. Lead design, implementation, and ongoing management of advanced telecoms networks to ensure reliability, security, and scalability across distributed operations.

You will work with leading vendors and remote teams to plan and deploy robust solutions, with a focus on performance and best practices in network management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, with telecoms focus.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS.
• Hands-on experience with equipment from Cisco/Juniper/Huawei.
• Strong IP networking, security, and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and optimize telecom network solutions with high availability.
• Implement network security strategies including firewall, VPN, IDS.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and root-cause analyses of complex issues.
• Collaborate with remote teams and product/ops staff on deployments.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements for service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation and procedures.

Skills

Telecoms networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join their fully remote team, supporting operations that extend across Bloemfontein and beyond. This position is critical for the strategic planning, design, implementation, and ongoing management of advanced telecommunications network infrastructures. You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our client's network services, contributing directly to their competitive edge in the market. This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, geographically distributed team, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies within the South African telecoms sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize robust telecommunications network solutions, ensuring high availability and performance standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive network security strategies, including firewall configuration, VPN management, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct advanced network diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Collaborate effectively with remote teams, product managers, and operations staff on network-related projects and deployments.
• Evaluate new network technologies and propose solutions that align with business objectives and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date network documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in network engineering, with a substantial focus on telecoms environments.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, and their application in large-scale networks.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from leading vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Huawei).
• Strong understanding of IP networking principles, network security, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent proven experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent work-life integration and flexibility.