Senior Network Engineer - Telecoms

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance >–

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development & advanced IT

Collaborative team environment

Involvement in major telecoms projects

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy and maintain telecom network infrastructure, including routers, switches and firewalls. The role emphasizes security, performance monitoring and proactive maintenance in a market-driven environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years in telecoms networks, hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Huawei hardware, and strong routing/security knowledge, with opportunities for growth and certification in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional network engineering experience, focused on telecoms networks.
• Expertise in routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei hardware.
• Strong knowledge of network security, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and firewall management.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage telecom network infrastructures (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Monitor performance, diagnose issues, and implement preventative maintenance.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with project management and operations on upgrades and deployments.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and runbooks.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP

OSPF

IS-IS

VPNs

Firewall management

Network monitoring

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Huawei equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their team in East London . This role is crucial for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's vital telecommunications network infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of service quality and network resilience. You will be responsible for managing complex network environments and contributing to strategic network planning. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team in an office-based setting, playing a key role in the growth and innovation of the telecoms sector in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage robust telecommunications network infrastructures, including routers, switches, and firewalls.


• Monitor network performance proactively, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, and implement preventative maintenance strategies.


• Develop and implement network security policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and customer data.


• Collaborate with project management and operations teams on network upgrades, expansions, and technology deployments.


• Maintain accurate and detailed network documentation, including architectural diagrams, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.


• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior network engineers and support staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on telecoms networks .


• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.


• Hands‑on experience with network hardware from leading vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Huawei).


• Solid understanding of network security principles, including VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and firewall management.


• Experience with network monitoring and performance analysis tools.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent proven experience.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.


• Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.


• A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and innovation.


• Involvement in significant telecom infrastructure projects .