Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work allowance and equipment /

Connectivity support

Professional development and certifi c

Opportunity to impact Kimberley region

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to join a remote team focused on enhancing and maintaining critical network infrastructure across the Northern Cape. The role requires extensive expertise in managing physical and logical telecom networks, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security, and providing technical leadership.

You will drive key projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers, enabling robust telecommunications for regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency in IP networking, routing, and switching.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and virtualization.
• Strong knowledge of security principles for network infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of core telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce standards for network hardware, software, and deployment practices.
• Conduct performance analysis, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure issues, ensuring rapid resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on infrastructure-related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

IP networking

Routing & Switching

Cloud infrastructure

Virtualization technologies

Security principles

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to join their remote team, focusing on enhancing and maintaining critical network infrastructure across the Northern Cape . This senior role demands extensive expertise in managing and architecting the physical and logical elements of telecommunications networks. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, driving key projects, and providing technical leadership. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned engineer to leverage their skills in a remote capacity and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of core telecommunications infrastructure .
• Develop and enforce standards for network hardware, software, and deployment practices.
• Conduct performance analysis, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure issues, ensuring rapid resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on infrastructure-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure engineering, with a proven track record.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and associated technologies.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of security principles and their application to network infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous remote work allowance, including equipment and connectivity support.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• The chance to shape critical telecom infrastructure from anywhere, supporting the Kimberley region's connectivity.