Telecoms Network Administrator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working arrangements

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and certs

Supportive virtual team environment in

East London

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain corporate network infrastructure in a remote capacity. You will handle system configuration, performance monitoring, and user support to ensure reliable telecom operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in network administration, familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network monitoring tools, and can work independently with minimal supervision from anywhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT or Telecommunications.
• 2-4 years of experience in network administration, preferably in a telecom environment.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and network monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, suitable for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network hardware, software, and telecommunications systems.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security, identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to network resources.
• Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network software and hardware components.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related issues.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Troubleshooting

Communication

Remote work

Education

Associate's degree in IT/Telecommunications

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and skilled Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain their network infrastructure, operating in a remote capacity . This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the company's internal and external telecommunications systems. You will be responsible for system configuration, performance monitoring, user support, and implementing necessary upgrades and patches. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision in a remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network hardware, software, and telecommunications systems.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security, identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to network resources.
• Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network software and hardware components.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related issues.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT or Telecommunications.
• 2-4 years of experience in network administration , preferably in a telecom environment.
• Proficiency with network operating systems and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with network monitoring tools and basic security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, suitable for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A supportive virtual team environment for network administrators in East London .