Telecommunications Network Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-friendly culture

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Stock options eligible

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and optimize core network infrastructure, collaborating across global teams to deliver high-performance connectivity and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in telecom network engineering, strong routing (BGP/OSPF) and MPLS knowledge, and hands-on experience with major vendor hardware and monitoring tools. Remote-friendly, with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with major vendor hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena).
• Proficiency in network security and monitoring tools (firewalls, VPNs, SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Understanding of optical networking tech (DWDM/OTN) is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement complex telecommunications network solutions (IP, optical, wireless backhaul).
• Configure, deploy, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and optical transmission equipment.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for high availability and low latency.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot advanced issues with root-cause analysis and permanent solutions.
• Collaborate on capacity planning, upgrades, and new technology integration.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Ensure network security by following best practices and policies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and support staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote work

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Nokia hardware

Ciena hardware

Wireshark

NetFlow

SNMP

DWDM/OTN

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Telecommunications Network Engineer to join their expanding remote workforce. This pivotal role involves the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of our client's core network infrastructure, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance connectivity solutions. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with teams across different geographical locations, contributing to the strategic direction and operational excellence of our network services. We are looking for a forward-thinking engineer with a deep understanding of network protocols, architectures, and emerging technologies. Your expertise will be critical in shaping the future of our network capabilities and delivering unparalleled service to our customers. This is a remote-first opportunity, requiring strong self-management and virtual collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement complex telecommunications network solutions, including IP networks, optical transport, and wireless backhaul.
• Configure, deploy, and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and optical transmission equipment.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and low latency.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network capacity planning, upgrades, and new technology integration.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Ensure network security by implementing and adhering to best practices and policies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network incident response and resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, MPLS, and traffic engineering.
• Hands-on experience with telecommunications hardware from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena).
• Proficiency in network security principles and implementation (firewalls, VPNs, access control).
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Understanding of optical networking technologies (DWDM, OTN) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan with substantial employer matching.
• Extensive paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecommunications technology.
• Fully remote work arrangement with supportive virtual collaboration tools.
• Stock options program for eligible employees.