VoIP Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Learning & certification opportunities

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled VoIP Systems Engineer to join its remote technology team. You will design, deploy, and optimize our VoIP infrastructure to support clients nationwide, ensuring high availability and scalable voice services.

The role emphasizes security, performance, and continuous learning in cutting-edge VoIP technologies, with opportunities for professional certification and remote collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in VoIP systems and IP telephony.
• Strong knowledge of SIP, RTP, codecs, and VoIP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain VoIP platforms (PBX, SIP trunking).
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability with low latency.
• Develop and enforce VoIP security protocols.
• Collaborate with network engineers and developers to integrate voice solutions.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning of VoIP infrastructure.
• Provide expert support and guidance on VoIP matters.

Skills

VoIP

IP telephony

SIP

RTP

Networking

Problem solving

Remote work

Education

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

Tools

Asterisk

Cisco CallManager

FreeSWITCH

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled VoIP Systems Engineer to join their advanced technology team, operating entirely remotely. This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our Voice over IP infrastructure, serving clients nationwide. You will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable voice communication solutions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and is passionate about the future of telecommunications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain VoIP platforms, including PBX systems, SIP trunking, and call management software.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and low latency for voice services.
• Develop and enforce VoIP security protocols to protect against unauthorized access and threats.
• Collaborate with network engineers and application developers to integrate voice solutions with other IT systems.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning of VoIP infrastructure to meet growing demand.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance on VoIP -related matters to internal teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in VoIP systems and IP telephony.
• In-depth knowledge of SIP, RTP, codecs, and various VoIP protocols.
• Experience with leading VoIP platforms (e.g., Asterisk, Cisco CallManager, FreeSWITCH).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, QoS, and network security.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and proficiency in working autonomously in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing technology needs.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certification in cutting-edge VoIP technologies.
• Work with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of telecoms innovation, completely remotely.