Senior Remote Telecoms Network Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote telecoms Network Operations Engineer to own the reliability and performance of a sprawling network. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize complex telecoms infrastructure while working independently in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecoms network operations, strong routing and security knowledge, and hands-on experience with Zabbix, Nagios, or SolarWinds. This role offers robust benefits and remote-first flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network operations within the telecoms industry.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and network security.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds) and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for network automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance 24/7 using advanced management tools.
• Respond to and resolve network incidents and alarms promptly.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify potential problems and implement preventative measures.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams for changes and upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation and incident reports.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network operations processes and tools.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and best practices.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Network troubleshooting

Remote work discipline

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

Zabbix

Nagios

SolarWinds

Python

Bash

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote telecoms Network Operations Engineer to own the reliability and performance of a sprawling network. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize complex telecoms infrastructure while working independently in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecoms network operations, strong routing and security knowledge, and hands-on experience with Zabbix, Nagios, or SolarWinds. This role offers robust benefits and remote-first flexibility.