Remote Senior Network Architect: Scalable Telecom Design

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus structure

Stock options

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to shape and lead the design of a global, remote-first network strategy. You will drive high-level architectures, define standards, and guide implementation across diverse regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

The role requires a deep telecoms background, strong communication, and proven remote-team leadership. Competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive remote-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in network design, architecture, and implementation in telecoms.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, high-availability networks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills for remote teams.
• Experience with network security principles and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives and future trends.
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions for enterprise and service provider environments.
• Evaluate new network technologies and vendors; provide adoption recommendations.
• Create detailed network designs, diagrams, and documentation for complex projects.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to network engineering and operations teams.
• Identify and mitigate network risks; ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's/PhD in CS

Tools

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to shape and lead the design of a global, remote-first network strategy. You will drive high-level architectures, define standards, and guide implementation across diverse regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

The role requires a deep telecoms background, strong communication, and proven remote-team leadership. Competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive remote-friendly benefits are offered.