Telecom Network Architect - Hybrid Work & Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain cutting-edge network infrastructure that powers modern communications. You will ensure reliability, scalability and performance across the enterprise network, working with advanced technologies and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of telecom network experience, strong TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF skills, and hands-on experience with optical, fiber, and wireless tech, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Proven expertise in TCP/IP, BGP and OSPF protocols.
• Hands-on experience with optical networking, fiber optics, and wireless technologies.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex telecommunications networks.
• Develop and execute network upgrade and expansion plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate services.
• Conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Develop and maintain network documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Network design

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Network simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain cutting-edge network infrastructure that powers modern communications. You will ensure reliability, scalability and performance across the enterprise network, working with advanced technologies and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of telecom network experience, strong TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF skills, and hands-on experience with optical, fiber, and wireless tech, plus