Arquitecto de Soluciones de Redes (Remoto)

Placements24; León; Hybrid; EUR 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect for Networks to lead strategic design and implementation of advanced networking solutions. This fully remote role supports our clients from anywhere in Mexico, shaping scalable, secure network infrastructure for telecommunications-scale operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in network architecture, strong expertise in BGP/OSPF, SDN, and cloud networking across AWS/Azure/GCP, and a proven ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive network engineering/architect role in large-scale enterprise or service provider environments.
• Proven track record designing and implementing complex, resilient, and secure networks.
• Expert knowledge of routing (BGP/OSPF), switching, WAN/LAN, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networking.
• Cloud networking experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SDN is highly desirable.
• Strong network security understanding including IDS/IPS, encryption, and access control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed network architectures covering connectivity, security, and performance.
• Lead evaluation and selection of network technologies and vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to network engineering and operations teams.
• Define standards, best practices, and design principles for network infrastructure.
• Analyze current network performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create proofs-of-concept and pilot programs for new network solutions.
• Develop roadmaps for network evolution and capacity planning.
• Ensure designs comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and standards.
• Stay updated on cutting-edge networking, cloud, and telecom tech.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's/master's in EE/CE/Telecom

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN

BGP

OSPF

VPNs

Firewalls

Load balancers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Arquitecto de Soluciones de Redes to lead the strategic design and implementation of advanced networking solutions. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within Mexico. You will be instrumental in defining the future of our client's network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security to meet evolving business demands in the telecommunications sector. This role requires a deep understanding of current and emerging network technologies and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document high-level and detailed network architectures, considering all aspects of connectivity, security, and performance.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new network technologies and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across various departments to understand their needs and propose optimal network solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineering and operations teams.
• Define standards, best practices, and design principles for network infrastructure.
• Analyze current network performance and identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Create proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for new network solutions.
• Develop roadmaps for network evolution and capacity planning.
• Ensure network designs comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Stay abreast of cutting-edge advancements in networking, cloud, and telecommunications technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a significant focus on large-scale enterprise or service provider networks.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, resilient, and secure network solutions.
• Expert knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, WAN/LAN design, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networking.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including intrusion detection/prevention, encryption, and access control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of network architecture for a leading company.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Annual performance reviews and clear career progression pathways.
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.