Remote Senior Telecommunications Engineer

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join their fully remote team, supporting operations nationwide. This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client's advanced telecommunications infrastructure. You will tackle complex technical challenges, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our network services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote work setting, values autonomy, and is eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company that prioritizes connectivity and innovation across all its distributed teams, impacting services across Rustenburg and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust telecommunications networks, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, performing root cause analysis for all critical incidents.
• Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network upgrades, new deployments, and capacity planning.
• Document network configurations, operational procedures, and incident reports thoroughly.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the remote engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in telecommunications network design and management.
• Expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and network security technologies.
• Proven experience with wireless technologies (4G/5G) and IP networking.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and maintenance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced certifications.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate different time zones and personal schedules.

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