Senior Remote Network Installation Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Installation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will provide expert remote oversight, design consultation, and advanced troubleshooting for complex network installations across client environments.

Expect to guide field teams, resolve connectivity and performance issues, and ensure robust network infrastructures are implemented securely. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with enterprise networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP Enterprise) highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering, design, and implementation.
• Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, VPNs, and firewall management.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Exceptional remote communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire remote technical teams.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert technical direction and support for network installation projects.
• Design and review network configurations for scalability, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues remotely, including connectivity and security breaches.
• Guide and mentor field technicians through installation procedures and problem resolution.
• Conduct remote performance analysis and health checks of installed network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and client IT teams to meet objectives.
• Stay abreast of advancements in networking technology and best practices.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to prevent future network issues.

Skills

Remote leadership

Network troubleshooting

client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Advanced certifications (CCIE / CCNP Enterprise)

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Installation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will provide expert remote oversight, design consultation, and advanced troubleshooting for complex network installations across client environments.

Expect to guide field teams, resolve connectivity and performance issues, and ensure robust network infrastructures are implemented securely. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with enterprise networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPNs,