Senior Telecommunication Systems Integrator - Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work tools and support

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Systems Integrator for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage complex, scalable telecom systems, ensuring interoperability across diverse hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience and deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), VoIP (SIP, H.323), and scripting (Python, Bash). You’ll lead integrations, develop plans, document designs, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and VoIP technologies (SIP, H.323).
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows system administrations.
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect integrated telecommunications systems with interoperability across hardware and software.
• Develop integration plans, workflows, and testing strategies.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain switches, routers, servers, firewalls, and VoIP systems.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and determine root causes.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineers, and project managers to ensure successful deployments.
• Maintain design specifications, integration guides, and operational procedures.
• Monitor performance and tune systems for efficiency and scalability.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Adhere to security best practices and industry standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent/remote work

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Linux/Unix administration

Windows administration

Python

Bash

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Systems Integrator for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage complex, scalable telecom systems, ensuring interoperability across diverse hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience and deep knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), VoIP (SIP, H.323), and scripting (Python, Bash). You’ll lead integrations, develop plans, document designs, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining security