Senior Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan contributions

Generous vacation and professional dev

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Telecom Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical projects from our Randburg facility. You will design, implement, and manage the core telecommunications network, ensuring high availability and scalability.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in telecom infrastructure, deep expertise in BGP/OSPF, MPLS and security, plus strong leadership to mentor juniors and drive the technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of progressive telecom infrastructure engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS and network security.
• Proven experience with large-scale network design and implementation.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Oversee deployment and configuration of core network hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain the network technology roadmap and evaluate new solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex network issues and ensure rapid resolution.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

MPLS

Network security

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Telecom Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical projects within their Randburg facilities. This senior-level position involves designing, implementing, and managing the company's core telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability. You will be responsible for strategic planning, capacity management, and technology roadmap development, working with a team of skilled engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network architecture, a strong understanding of industry trends, and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and resilient telecommunications network infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of core network hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain the company's network technology roadmap, evaluating new solutions and vendor offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues and ensure rapid resolution.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications infrastructure engineering .
• Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and network security.
• Proven experience with large-scale network design and implementation.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and executive bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and retirement plan contributions.
• Significant paid vacation and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a major telecommunications network.