Telecom Network Administrator

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain its network infrastructure. The role operates remotely, supporting operations across the organization and enabling secure, reliable telecoms systems.

You will handle day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, backups, security, and documentation, collaborating with a proactive team in a dynamic telecoms environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Network Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize reliability.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure network security.
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests promptly.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

Routing protocols

Network monitoring tools

Firewall management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Telecom Network Administrator to manage and maintain their network infrastructure, operating remotely. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our client's telecommunications systems. You will be responsible for day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementing system enhancements to support business needs. This position offers a great opportunity for a proactive administrator to contribute to a dynamic team in the telecoms sector, with the benefit of remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure network security.
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests promptly.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Network Administrator or similar role.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols.
• Experience with network security principles and firewall management.
• Proficiency in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Remote work flexibility and potential for home office support.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.