Principal Telecommunications Architect

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus

Stock options

Global health benefits

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Telecommunications Architect to lead the vision, design, and deployment of the company’s global telecommunications infrastructure. This senior role drives platform strategy, standards, and secure, scalable networking across a fully remote team.

You will guide major network transformations, mentor engineering staff, and engage with executives to align network architecture with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecommunications network architecture, design and implementation.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Deep expertise in networking technologies including MPLS, BGP, SDN/NFV, IPv6, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term telecommunications network strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Design and oversee enterprise-wide telecommunications solutions including voice, data, and video networks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and solutions to enhance network capabilities.

Skills

Telecom architecture

VoIP/UC

MPLS/BGP/SDN/NFV

IPv6/cloud networking

Education

Master's or PhD in EE/CS/Telecom

Tools

MPLS

BGP

SDN/NFV

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in telecommunications innovation, is seeking an exceptional Principal Telecommunications Architect to join their forward-thinking, remote-first organization. This senior strategic role is responsible for the overall vision, design, and implementation of the company's telecommunications infrastructure, driving technological advancements and ensuring scalable, secure, and highly available solutions. You will be at the forefront of defining network architecture, evaluating emerging technologies, and leading complex, large-scale projects. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with extensive experience in designing and architecting complex telecommunications networks, deep expertise in various network protocols and technologies, and a passion for innovation. As a fully remote position, this role offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, global team from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term telecommunications network strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Design and oversee the implementation of complex, enterprise-wide telecommunications solutions, including voice, data, and video networks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and solutions to enhance network capabilities and performance.
• Lead the technical direction for major network transformation initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and product management to align network architecture with business objectives.
• Establish and enforce network design principles, standards, and best practices.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and operations teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies, performance analyses, and capacity planning for the network infrastructure.
• Ensure network architecture adheres to stringent security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network architecture, design, and implementation.
• Deep expertise in a wide range of networking technologies, including MPLS, BGP, SDN/NFV, IPv6, and cloud networking.
• Proven experience architecting large-scale VoIP, unified communications, and mobile network solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and influence technical direction.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits.
• Generous home office stipend and technology allowance.
• Unlimited professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Significant autonomy and influence in shaping the company's technological future.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.