Senior Telecoms Network Ops Engineer - 24/7 Reliability

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement annuity

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Operations Specialist for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day health, performance, and reliability of the telecommunications network infrastructure.

You will monitor networks, diagnose issues, perform maintenance, and support on-call coverage to ensure service continuity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications network operations.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), and Ethernet.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and reporting abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance, availability, and utilization using advanced network management tools.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues across hardware, software, and configurations.
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching of network devices and systems.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to implement changes.
• Ensure compliance with network security policies and best practices.
• Assist in capacity planning and network performance optimization.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 network support.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Operations Specialist for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day health, performance, and reliability of the telecommunications network infrastructure.

You will monitor networks, diagnose issues, perform maintenance, and support on-call coverage to ensure service continuity and operational excellence.