Senior Remote Wireless Network Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Laptop provided

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Wireless Network Specialist to design, implement, and optimize advanced wireless networks from a fully remote setting. You will troubleshoot complex issues, document architectures, and drive security practices while collaborating with a global engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in wireless design and hands-on experience with Wi‑Fi, LTE/5G, and related protocols, plus proficiency with diagnostic tools and remote support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of wireless network engineering and design experience.
• CWNP/CCNA Wireless/CCNP Wireless certifications are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy wireless network solutions (Wi‑Fi, 4G/5G).
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize networks.
• Troubleshoot remote wireless issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging wireless technologies and industry trends.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external clients.
• Enforce network security policies and best practices.
• Evaluate and test new wireless hardware and software.
• Contribute to capacity planning and scalability initiatives.

Skills

Wireless networking

Remote troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AirMagnet

Ekahau

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Wireless Network Specialist to design, implement, and optimize advanced wireless networks from a fully remote setting. You will troubleshoot complex issues, document architectures, and drive security practices while collaborating with a global engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in wireless design and hands-on experience with Wi‑Fi, LTE/5G, and related protocols, plus proficiency with diagnostic tools and remote support capabilities.