Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Excellent salary and comprehensive bon

Opportunities for career advancement

Access to cutting-edge technology and 

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer for a role based in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead design, deployment, and ongoing management of the core telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability of network services.

The role requires a deep technical background in telecommunications and a collaborative mindset to drive robust infrastructure solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of telecom infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and carrier-grade technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust telecom network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and transmission systems.
• Lead complex network upgrade projects and technology evaluations.
• Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of the network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues, providing expert analysis and solutions.
• Develop and implement network policies, standards, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Skills

IP networking

Network design

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Network automation tools

Scripting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to join their innovative team based in Sandton , Gauteng . This role is pivotal in the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our company's core telecommunications infrastructure. You will be involved in upgrading existing systems, deploying new technologies, and ensuring the scalability, security, and reliability of our network services. The ideal candidate has a deep technical background in telecommunications, a passion for solving complex problems, and a collaborative spirit, contributing to the company's strategic goals through robust infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust telecom network infrastructure , including routing, switching, and transmission systems.
• Lead complex network upgrade projects and technology evaluations.
• Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of the network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues, providing expert analysis and solutions.
• Develop and implement network policies, standards, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecom infrastructure engineering .
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and carrier-grade technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and professional training.
• Be a key player in shaping the future of telecommunications infrastructure in Sandton .