Lead Telecom Systems Architect

Placements24; George; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Health, wellness, and retirement suite

Generous home office setup allowance

Career advancement and professional发展

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Telecom Systems Architect to strategize and evolve core telecom systems and infrastructure. Define blueprints for high-speed data, voice, and video across George and surrounding regions, with remote work flexibility and a focus on scalable, secure solutions.

You will translate business requirements into future-proof designs, lead cross-functional teams, and guide technology roadmaps, while staying abreast of industry trends and standards in a global

Qualificações

• Master's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive telecom network design and architecture experience.
• Extensive knowledge of 5G, LTE, IP networking, SDN/NFV, and optical networking technologies.
• Proven experience in designing large-scale carrier-grade networks.
• Strong understanding of SIP, SS7, TCP/IP protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Cloud-native architectures and containerization experience is a strong plus for this remote role.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and maintain the architecture for the company's telecommunication network across core, access, and transport layers.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and integration of new technologies and vendor solutions.
• Develop high-level and detailed design specifications for new network services and upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management to align architecture with business goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies and PoC projects for innovative solutions.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams on architectural best practices.
• Ensure designs meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Manage the technology roadmap for telecom infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural issues.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscapes.

Conhecimentos

5G

LTE

IP networking

SDN/NFV

Optical networking

Carrier-grade networks

Cloud-native architectures

Containerization

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company, is actively seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Telecom Systems Architect to join their expanding operations. This pivotal role is responsible for the strategic planning, design, and evolution of the company's core telecommunication systems and infrastructure. You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, defining architectural blueprints that support high-speed data, voice, and video services across **George** and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies, with a proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and future-proof technical solutions. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to contribute from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall architecture for the company's telecommunication network, including core, access, and transport layers.


• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of new technologies and vendor solutions.


• Develop high-level and detailed design specifications for new network services and infrastructure upgrades.


• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to ensure architectural alignment with business objectives.


• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept projects for innovative solutions.


• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.


• Ensure network designs adhere to security best practices, compliance regulations, and performance standards.


• Develop and manage the technology roadmap for the telecommunications infrastructure.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural issues that may arise.


• Stay informed about industry trends, standards, and competitive landscapes.

Requirements

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


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


• Extensive knowledge of 5G, LTE, IP networking, SDN/NFV, and optical networking technologies.


• Proven experience in designing large-scale carrier-grade networks.


• Strong understanding of telecommunications protocols and standards (e.g., SIP, SS7, TCP/IP).


• Demonstrated ability to lead architectural initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.


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


• Superior communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.


• Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization technologies is highly advantageous for this remote role.


• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits package.


• Generous home office setup allowance.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.


• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.


• Chance to work on groundbreaking telecom projects impacting millions of users.


• Collaborative and innovative company culture.


• Paid training and conference attendance.