Switching Systems Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Switching Systems Engineer to join a remote engineering team focusing on infrastructure serving the Kimberley region. Design, implement, configure and maintain advanced switching systems that underpin our telecommunications network and ensure high availability and performance in a remote work setup.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in EE/CS, 5+ years in telecom switching, and deep knowledge of circuit and packet switching with vendor platform experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecom switching systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of circuit and packet switching technologies.
• Experience with vendor platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Huawei) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing protocols, and telecommunications standards.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage core telecom switching systems and platforms.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, implementing proactive measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues affecting switching infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on network upgrades and new technology integration.
• Ensure the security and stability of the switching network.

Skills

IP networking

Routing protocols

Independent worker

Remote collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Switching Systems Engineer to join their remote engineering team, with a focus on infrastructure serving the Kimberley region. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of advanced switching systems that form the backbone of our telecommunications network. You will work with complex network architectures and contribute to ensuring high availability and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to work remotely on critical network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage core telecom switching systems and platforms.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, implementing proactive measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues affecting switching infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including logical and physical diagrams.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on network upgrades and new technology integration.
• Ensure the security and stability of the switching network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecom switching systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of circuit and packet switching technologies.
• Experience with specific vendor platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Huawei) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing protocols, and telecommunications standards.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and access to training.
• Contribution to advanced telecommunications infrastructure.
• Work from home with impact on critical regional services.