Telecom Core Network Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Training & certifications

State-of-the-art tech

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Telecom Core Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize the company’s core network in Paarl. You will handle routing, MPLS, and signaling, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across services.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on telecom core network experience, strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF, IP networking, firewalls, and security best practices. CNFs/SDN experience is highly desirable. Hybrid work and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in telecom core network engineering.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and packet‑switched networking.
• Experience with IP networking, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in network analysis and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with cloud‑native network functions (CNFs) and software‑defined networking (SDN) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain the telecom core network, including routing, switching, and signaling elements.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, and resilience using advanced engineering principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams on network upgrades, new feature introductions, and capacity expansion projects.
• Develop and document network configurations, procedures, and technical guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance core network capabilities.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the core network infrastructure.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

IP Networking

Firewalls

Security Best Practices

Network Troubleshooting

Network Design

SDN

CNFs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

Tools

CNFs

SDN

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Telecom Core Network Engineer to join their advanced technical team in Paarl. This role is central to the design, implementation, and optimization of the company's core network infrastructure, which underpins all services. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the network. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert, capable of troubleshooting complex issues and contributing to strategic network evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain the telecom core network, including routing, switching, and signaling elements.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, and resilience using advanced engineering principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams on network upgrades, new feature introductions, and capacity expansion projects.
• Develop and document network configurations, procedures, and technical guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance core network capabilities.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the core network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in telecom core network engineering.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and packet‑switched networking.
• Experience with IP networking, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in network analysis and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with cloud‑native network functions (CNFs) and software‑defined networking (SDN) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering professional flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional training and development, including industry certifications.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art networking technologies and innovative projects.