Senior Telecom Network Architect — Hybrid, Global Travel

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

International travel

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Architect in Queenstown to lead design and strategic direction of the telecom network. The role drives the technology roadmap, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance networks.

Hybrid work is offered and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success. The candidate will shape architectural governance, mentor engineers, and influence decisions across the business while delivering mission-critical network capabilities for the

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications or related field.
• 10+ years in network engineering with emphasis on architecture and design.
• Expertise in routing, switching, MPLS, SDN, NFV, cloud networking and security.
• Proven track record designing large-scale, mission-critical telecom networks.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence technical and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the network architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design high-level and detailed network solutions for services and capacity upgrades.
• Evaluate new technologies and trends to enhance network capabilities.
• Lead evaluation and selection of network hardware, software, and providers.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams for integration.
• Mentor network engineering teams and foster innovation and excellence.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing protocols

MPLS

SDN

NFV

Cloud networking

Security principles

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Architect in Queenstown to lead design and strategic direction of the telecom network. The role drives the technology roadmap, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance networks.

Hybrid work is offered and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success. The candidate will shape architectural governance, mentor engineers, and influence decisions across the business while delivering mission-critical network capabilities for the