IP Core / RAN Technical Support Engineer (IPRAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS & SRv6) | Tangent International |

Position Summary:

Driving advanced IP core and radio access network (RAN) technical support, bearer network deployment, and IP network operations in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tangent International is actively seeking an accomplished IP (Core/RAN) Technical Support Engineer for a premier 6-month rolling contract professional engagement. In this vital technical support role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of IPRAN network deployment, advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SRv6), L2VPN/L3VPN services, and proactive network performance monitoring. Bringing 3 to 5 years of progressive professional experience in telecommunications IP networking and bearer network deployment projects, you will empower an elite multinational recruitment and technical consulting enterprise to achieve uncompromised network uptime, secure data transport, and superior telecommunications infrastructure reliability. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, international corporate exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an IP (Core/RAN) Technical Support Engineer supporting Tangent International on a contract professional basis in Johannesburg, South Africa (due to urgent hiring requirements, consultants must be currently based in South Africa), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of IP network deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and commissioning IPRAN networks and bearer network infrastructure, configuring and maintaining advanced IP routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, L2VPN, L3VPN, MPLS, and SRv6, operating and maintaining enterprise IP core and RAN data paths, analyzing and troubleshooting complex IP network performance issues, working extensively with network management systems (NMS) and traffic telemetry tools, collaborating proactively with field engineering squads, client stakeholders, and technical directors like Will Simmons, and adhering strictly to urgent project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, configure, deploy, and commission complex IPRAN networks and bearer network infrastructure across high-availability telecommunications environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, L2VPN, L3VPN, MPLS, and Segment Routing v6 (SRv6).
• Execute day-to-day operation, maintenance, performance tuning, and health checks across core IP networks and radio access network backhauls.
• Investigate, isolate, and resolve intricate IP network anomalies, packet loss, latency spikes, and routing loops utilizing advanced diagnostic tools.
• Utilize network management systems (NMS) and performance analysis platforms to monitor bandwidth utilization, jitter, and error rates.
• Collaborate proactively with field engineering teams, equipment vendors, and project managers during site rollouts and maintenance windows.
• Ensure strict adherence to carrier-grade SLA standards, safety protocols, and operational runbooks.
• Maintain meticulous network configuration backups, incident logs, troubleshooting reports, and topology documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in telecommunications IP networking, particularly with Bearer Network deployment projects.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in TCP/IP networking, OSI model layers, and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SRv6).
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in L2VPN, L3VPN architecture, and IPRAN network deployment.
• Deep practical experience in IP network operation, maintenance, performance analysis, and root‑cause troubleshooting.
• Solid practical grasp of network management systems (NMS), SNMP telemetry, and traffic monitoring tools.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, proactive accountability, teamwork capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical presence based in South Africa (Johannesburg) for urgent on‑site contract deployment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands‑on professional experience working with ZTE telecommunications equipment and core network hardware.
• Professional vendor certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier‑1 mobile network operators or multinational telecommunications vendors.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Active participation in telecommunications engineering associations, IP user groups, or professional networking forums.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Tangent International Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Will Simmons (Divisional Manager)
• Email: will.simmons@tanint.com
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.tangentinternational.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Telecom Consulting Package
• Work Schedule: 6 Month Rolling Contract (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent South Africa Contract Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Starters Strongly Preferred
• Contract Duration: 6-Month Rolling Contract (South Africa Based Consultants Only)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this IP (Core/RAN) Technical Support Engineer position through Tangent International, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your IPRAN deployment tenure, BGP/OSPF/MPLS/SRv6 expertise, and confirms your physical presence in South Africa.

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