Senior Telecom Network Architect — Remote-First

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development and training

Generous paid time off

Remote-first culture

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer for a fully remote role within Johannesburg, SA. The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain complex WAN/LAN and wireless networks, ensuring high performance and reliability for diverse clients.

You will analyze performance, resolve outages, and implement security best practices while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to on-call rotations. A BC/BS in a related field and 7+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with major network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei).
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Strong security knowledge and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage complex telecommunications networks, including WAN, LAN, and wireless solutions.
• Conduct in-depth network performance analysis and implement optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum service availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network security protocols and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new network technologies and vendor solutions to support business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network emergencies.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VPNs

Network Security

Troubleshooting

Remote Collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Zabbix

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer for a fully remote role within Johannesburg, SA. The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain complex WAN/LAN and wireless networks, ensuring high performance and reliability for diverse clients.

You will analyze performance, resolve outages, and implement security best practices while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to on-call rotations. A BC/BS in a related field and 7+ years of experience are preferred.