Telecoms Network Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site Sandton position

Career growth opportunities

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Telecoms Network Specialist to join our operations team. You will manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the company's telecommunications network to ensure reliability, performance, and security for clients.

The role requires hands-on experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, network monitoring tools, and security best practices. Collaboration with IT staff and end users is essential in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in telecoms network operations or similar.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software components.
• Monitor network traffic and performance, identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades to network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents, providing timely troubleshooting and resolution.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and provide technical support to users.

Skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP)

Network monitoring tools

Network security principles

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Telecoms Network Specialist to join their operations team in Sandton . This role is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the company's telecommunications network infrastructure. You will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our network systems, playing a key role in providing uninterrupted connectivity for our clients. The ideal candidate has a strong hands-on background in network operations and a commitment to providing exceptional technical support within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software components.
• Monitor network traffic and performance, identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades to network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents, providing timely troubleshooting and resolution.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and provide technical support to users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in telecoms network operations or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network hardware.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• On-site position based in the vibrant business hub of Sandton .
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.