Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect for a global leader in telecommunications innovation. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure, cloud-enabled telecom solutions for diverse clients within a remote-first, distributed team.

You will lead architecture discussions, collaborate with sales, product management, and engineering, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver high-value, cost-efficient designs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in telecommunications with architecture or pre-sales experience.
• Deep knowledge of 5G, LTE, VoIP, IMS, SD-WAN, and CNFs.
• Experience designing large-scale network solutions and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed designs for telecom solutions across voice, data, and mobile services.
• Translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions with sales and product teams.
• Lead technical discussions and client presentations to demonstrate value and feasibility.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Create architecture diagrams, specs, and implementation plans.
• Provide guidance through design, deployment, and operation stages.
• Ensure security, compliance, and architectural guidelines are met.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and cost optimization.

Skills

Telecom industry knowledge

Network architecture design

Remote collaboration

Pre-sales engineering

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN/NFV

CNFs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in telecommunications innovation, is looking for a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role involves designing and architecting cutting-edge telecommunication solutions for a diverse range of clients. You will leverage your deep understanding of network technologies, cloud infrastructure, and service delivery to create scalable, resilient, and efficient designs. As a remote-first position, this role offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a distributed, high-performing team from the comfort of your home office. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive remote work environment where your expertise can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed technical designs for telecommunication solutions, encompassing voice, data, and mobile services.
• Collaborate closely with sales, product management, and engineering teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and presentations with clients, demonstrating the value and feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Create comprehensive solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, from design to deployment and operation.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security best practices, compliance standards, and company architectural guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and cost optimization within existing and proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with a significant portion in solutions architecture or pre-sales engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including 5G, LTE, VoIP, IMS, SD-WAN, and cloud-native network functions (CNFs).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex, large-scale network solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their networking services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).
• Experience within the **telecoms industry** is essential for this remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Generous home office setup allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and conference attendance.
• Contribution towards professional development and certifications.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.