Fully Remote Telecoms Network Architect – Global Impact

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Fully remote with flexible hours

Global health benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Telecoms Network Architect to lead design and strategic planning of next-generation network infrastructure. This fully remote role lets you shape telecommunications capabilities from anywhere, collaborating with global teams to define standards and scalable solutions.

You will architect a resilient, high-performance network and influence technical direction across a distributed organization, driving innovation and robust connectivity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD required.
• 10+ years designing and architecting large-scale telecom networks.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, SDN/NFV.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid cloud.
• Security principles and risk management expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed network designs for enterprise systems.
• Define standards and roadmaps for routing, switching, data centers, and cloud connectivity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for network strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to meet requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on complex design challenges and implementation.
• Create comprehensive architectural documentation and roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Telecoms Network Architect to lead design and strategic planning of next-generation network infrastructure. This fully remote role lets you shape telecommunications capabilities from anywhere, collaborating with global teams to define standards and scalable solutions.

You will architect a resilient, high-performance network and influence technical direction across a distributed organization, driving innovation and robust connectivity.