Senior Telecoms Network Admin - Remote & Flexible Hours

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-provided equipment for remote/

Remote work with flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Administrator to manage day-to-day health and maintenance of a distributed network. The role is remote and focuses on stability, performance, and security across routers, switches, firewalls, and communication platforms.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in telecom network administration, solid TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP knowledge, and certifications like CCNA/CCNP. Remote work with flexible hours and equipment provided are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in network administration within the telecommunications sector.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain network hardware and software systems.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Provide technical support to end-users and assist in resolving network-related problems.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Network administration

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Administrator to manage day-to-day health and maintenance of a distributed network. The role is remote and focuses on stability, performance, and security across routers, switches, firewalls, and communication platforms.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in telecom network administration, solid TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP knowledge, and certifications like CCNA/CCNP. Remote work with flexible hours and equipment provided are included.