Senior Telecom Network Architect

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecom Network Architect for a leading telecommunications provider in East London. The role focuses on designing and evolving high-level network architectures for fiber, wireless, and IP networks, with responsibility for standards and guidance.

You will lead architectural design efforts, mentor engineers, and define policies while collaborating across engineering, operations and product teams. A hybrid work setup and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep expertise in IP networking, MPLS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and security architectures.
• Strong understanding of mobile network technologies (LTE, 5G) and fixed-line network architectures.
• Experience with network virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN), and cloud networking concepts.
• Proven ability to architect complex, end-to-end network solutions.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with network modeling and simulation tools is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCDE, JNCIE-SP) are highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for the telecommunications network, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technological advancements.
• Design high-level network solutions for new services and network upgrades, considering scalability, security, and resilience.
• Define technical standards, policies, and best practices for network design and implementation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, making recommendations for adoption.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management teams to translate requirements into architectural blueprints.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and architects.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure designs adhere to established standards and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex network design issues and provide solutions.
• Contribute to long-term network evolution planning and capacity management strategies.
• Document architectural designs, decisions, and rationale clearly and comprehensively.

Connaissances

IP networking

MPLS

BGP

OSPF

security architectures

LTE/5G knowledge

SDN

NFV

architecture guidance

leadership skills

Formation

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

CCDE

JNCIE-SP

Outils

Network modeling and simulation tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecom Network Architect to join their innovative team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is instrumental in designing and evolving the company's complex network architecture to meet future demands for speed, capacity, and reliability. You will be responsible for developing high-level designs, defining technical standards, and providing architectural guidance for network infrastructure projects, including fiber, wireless, and IP networks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of telecommunications principles, extensive experience in network design, and a strategic mindset. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration in East London with the flexibility of remote work, offering a challenging yet rewarding career path in a vital industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for the telecommunications network, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technological advancements.


• Design high-level network solutions for new services and network upgrades, considering scalability, security, and resilience.


• Define technical standards, policies, and best practices for network design and implementation.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, making recommendations for adoption.


• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management teams to translate requirements into architectural blueprints.


• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and architects.


• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure designs adhere to established standards and security requirements.


• Troubleshoot complex network design issues and provide solutions.


• Contribute to long-term network evolution planning and capacity management strategies.


• Document architectural designs, decisions, and rationale clearly and comprehensively.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.


• Deep expertise in IP networking, MPLS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and security architectures.


• Strong understanding of mobile network technologies (LTE, 5G) and fixed-line network architectures.


• Experience with network virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN), and cloud networking concepts.


• Proven ability to architect complex, end-to-end network solutions.


• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.


• Experience with network modeling and simulation tools is a plus.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCDE, JNCIE-SP) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits.


• This hybrid role in East London provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading telecommunications company.


• Employees benefit from working with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the design of resilient communication networks, and enjoying a supportive team environment focused on innovation.