At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimize telecom networks while ensuring high performance and security.
- Company: Rapidly expanding telecommunications infrastructure provider with a global reach.
- Benefits: Fully remote work, competitive pay, advanced tools, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with the chance to lead and innovate in telecom technology.
- Why this job: Join a leading company and make a real impact on global connectivity from anywhere.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in telecom engineering, strong network protocol knowledge, and scripting skills.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking a highly experienced Remote Telecoms Engineer to join their global network operations team.
This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.
The engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of complex telecommunications networks, focusing on ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols, hardware, and software across various platforms, with a specific emphasis on next-generation networks.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a distributed team, contributing to the backbone of critical communication services from their home base, potentially near Kimberley, Northern Cape , but not limited to a specific location.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and user experience.
- Develop and implement network security measures to protect against threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
- Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Stay abreast of emerging telecommunications technologies and industry trends.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new equipment and solutions.
- Develop and implement automation scripts for network management and provisioning.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical network incidents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering, design, and implementation.
- Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and MPLS.
- Hands-on experience with network security principles and technologies (VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e. g., SNMP, Net Flow) and analysis.
- Experience with cloud-based networking solutions and virtualization is a plus.
- Strong scripting skills (e. g., Python, Ansible) for network automation.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.
- Relevant industry certifications (e. g., CCIE, CCNP) are highly desirable.
- Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated home office setup.
Benefits
This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to work with a leading company in the telecommunications sector.
Our client provides a competitive contractor rate, allowing for significant earning potential.
You will have access to advanced tools and technologies, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on challenging and impactful projects.
This position offers the autonomy to manage your workload and contribute to global connectivity from the comfort of your home, irrespective of your specific location within or beyond Kimberley .
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