Optical Network Solutions Architect – Pre‑Sales

Nokia; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Life insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs participation

Employee Growth Solutions

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an Optical Network Technical Sales Engineer to drive solution strategy and design for customers across CEWA, acting as a trusted technical partner throughout the sales cycle. You will architect customer-centric solutions, lead RFPs and design activities, and provide expert guidance to maximize network performance and value from Nokia's optical portfolio.

Design and deliver innovations that address business and technical needs, with a focus on scalable architectures and

Qualifications

• Must have deep expertise in optical networking technologies, architecture, transport and design principles.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing optical networks for scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Proven experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and knowledge of optical networking products.
• Customer-focused technical consultant with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to influence customer decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative Optical Network solutions addressing customer needs.
• Act as trusted advisor, building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead solution architecture and RFP responses, guiding network design decisions.
• Guide customers on network evolution with scalable, future-ready architectures.
• Drive adoption of Nokia's Optical portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage new product introductions and roadmap discussions with customers.
• Champion competitive intelligence and translate insights into differentiated solutions.
• Create compelling customer presentations and technical engagements.

Skills

Optical networking expertise

Nokia 1830 PSS

Solution architecture

RFP design

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentations

Job description

Nokia is seeking an Optical Network Technical Sales Engineer to drive solution strategy and design for customers across CEWA, acting as a trusted technical partner throughout the sales cycle. You will architect customer-centric solutions, lead RFPs and design activities, and provide expert guidance to maximize network performance and value from Nokia's optical portfolio.

Design and deliver innovations that address business and technical needs, with a focus on scalable architectures and