Lead Telecommunications Systems Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options

Remote work flexibility

Professional development allowance

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Telecommunications Systems Architect to define the technical vision and lead engineering teams remotely with strong ties to Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on next-generation telecom solutions, cloud integration, and secure, scalable architectures.

The ideal candidate has extensive telecom domain expertise, cloud experience, and proven leadership to drive strategic technology direction across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a related field.
• 10+ years of telecom systems design/architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in mobile, fixed-line, VoIP, cloud networking and SDN.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and security/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the architectural vision for telecom systems.
• Lead scalable, reliable, and secure network designs.
• Oversee integration of wireless, wireline, and cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations to translate requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoptions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Conduct architectural reviews ensuring security and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Team mentoring

Project management

Education

Master's degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications

PhD in related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN

Microservices

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology firm within the telecommunications sector, is seeking an exceptional Lead Telecommunications Systems Architect to join their innovative team based remotely, with strong ties to operations in Centurion, Gauteng. This senior position is responsible for conceiving and guiding the development of next-generation telecommunications solutions. You will define the technical vision, establish architectural standards, and lead a team of engineers in bringing complex projects to fruition. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of diverse telecom technologies, cloud infrastructure, and system integration, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of our client's technological offerings and drive significant advancements in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall architectural vision for telecommunications systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.
• Oversee the integration of various telecommunications technologies, including wireless, wireline, and cloud-based platforms.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and design principles across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with security and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications systems design and architecture.
• Deep expertise in various telecom domains: mobile networks (4G/5G), fixed-line networks, VoIP, cloud networking, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Proven experience architecting large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with network security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Flexible working hours and remote work flexibility.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with industry leaders.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.