Senior Remote Telecoms Network Engineer — Growth & Impact

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work stipend for home office

Job summary

Placements24 is urgently seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Engineer for a fully remote role based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, or other remote locations. You will design and implement scalable network solutions, managing routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission equipment for a global clientele.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in telecom network engineering, strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge, plus VPN/IDS/IPS expertise. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and MPLS.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and security best practices.
• Strong communication and remote-work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable telecom network solutions following standards.
• Oversee deployment and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission gear.
• Analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize efficiency.
• Document networks with diagrams, configs, and procedures.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for complex network issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate new tech and services.
• Stay updated on emerging network technologies and advise upgrades.
• Ensure robust network security across all systems.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

MPLS

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Network monitoring

Wireless tech 4G/5G

Fiber optics

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is urgently seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Engineer for a fully remote role based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, or other remote locations. You will design and implement scalable network solutions, managing routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission equipment for a global clientele.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in telecom network engineering, strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge, plus VPN/IDS/IPS expertise. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred.