Lead Telecom Systems Architect — On-Site Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 461,000 - 646,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Architect to lead the high-level design and strategic direction of complex telecom systems in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires 10+ years of experience and a master's degree in a related field, with deep knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, DWDM, VoIP, IMS, LTE, 5G, and NFV/SDN.

You will develop end-to-end architectures for voice, data, video, and mobile services, create detailed diagrams and documentation, and guide cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/EE/telecommunications or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications systems design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, DWDM, VoIP, IMS, LTE, 5G, and NFV/SDN.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, carrier-grade networks.
• Strong understanding of system integration, interoperability, and API design.
• Familiarity with SOA and microservices.
• Experience with security architectures in a telecom environment.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• On-site in Pretoria, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture for the company's telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design end-to-end solutions for voice, data, video, and mobile services, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and vendors to enhance the existing infrastructure and introduce new capabilities.
• Create detailed architectural diagrams, specifications, and documentation for system designs and implementations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and dependencies.
• Define standards and best practices for system design and integration.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in telecommunications.
• Lead technical discussions and present architectural proposals to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Telecommunications systems design

Architecture design

SOA & microservices

IP networking

Security architectures

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Architect to lead the high-level design and strategic direction of complex telecom systems in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires 10+ years of experience and a master's degree in a related field, with deep knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, DWDM, VoIP, IMS, LTE, 5G, and NFV/SDN.

You will develop end-to-end architectures for voice, data, video, and mobile services, create detailed diagrams and documentation, and guide cross-functional teams