Telecoms Network Operations Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a proactive Telecoms Network Operations Specialist to join our fully remote operations center. You will monitor network health, respond to incidents, and perform routine maintenance to ensure service availability for customers.

You should have experience in telecom network operations, knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced remote team. The role offers flexible hours, professional growth, and access to advanced network

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecom network operations or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and network infrastructure.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and performance of the telecommunications network using advanced network management tools.
• Respond promptly to network incidents and outages, performing initial troubleshooting and escalation as needed.
• Execute routine network maintenance tasks, including software updates and configuration changes.
• Analyze network data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve complex network problems.
• Maintain accurate incident logs and documentation of all network operations activities.

Skills

Network concepts

Monitoring tools

Troubleshooting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Telecoms Network Operations Specialist to join their fully remote operations center. This role is crucial for maintaining the stability, performance, and availability of our extensive telecommunications network. You will be responsible for monitoring network systems, responding to incidents, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the seamless delivery of services to our customers. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is detail-oriented, technically adept, and thrives in a fast-paced, remote operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and performance of the telecommunications network using advanced network management tools.
• Respond promptly and effectively to network incidents and outages, performing initial troubleshooting and escalation as needed.
• Execute routine network maintenance tasks, including software updates, configuration changes, and system health checks.
• Analyze network data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve complex network problems.
• Maintain accurate incident logs and documentation of all network operations activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in telecom network operations or a related field.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), and network infrastructure.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues and resolving outages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in network operations.
• Access to cutting-edge network management technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture committed to operational excellence.