Telecommunications Network Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary package

Professional development and training

Exposure to diverse network tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Telecommunications Network Analyst to monitor and optimize the company’s network infrastructure. You will analyze traffic, generate reports, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve security, reliability, and performance.

The role blends on-site network analysis with remote work capabilities in a hybrid setup to promote productivity and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Telecommunications.
• Proven experience as a Network Analyst or similar.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Experience with network monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and availability using specialized tools.
• Analyze network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and diagnose issues.
• Generate regular performance reports for management.
• Recommend and implement network optimizations for speed and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems and support incident response.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and baselines.
• Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams.
• Stay informed about network trends and best practices.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting.
• Ensure network security considerations in analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (Bash)

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Telecommunications

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the telecommunications industry, is looking for a detail-oriented Telecommunications Network Analyst to join their team in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is crucial for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of the company's network infrastructure. You will be responsible for identifying network issues, conducting performance analysis, and recommending solutions to enhance network efficiency, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of network protocols and performance metrics, and experience with network monitoring tools. This hybrid role offers a flexible work arrangement, combining on-site analysis with remote work capabilities, promoting productivity and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and availability using specialized tools.
• Analyze network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and diagnose performance issues.
• Generate regular performance reports and present findings to management.
• Recommend and implement network optimizations to improve speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex network problems and support incident response.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, performance baselines, and analytical findings.
• Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams to implement proposed changes.
• Stay informed about network trends and best practices.
• Participate in capacity planning and network forecasting activities.
• Ensure network security best practices are considered in all analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Analyst, Performance Analyst, or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), and network architectures.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Experience in analyzing network performance metrics and identifying trends.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to a wide range of network technologies and challenges.
• Hybrid work model for enhanced flexibility.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Paid time off and other standard company benefits.