Remote Senior Network Solutions Architect - 5G/MPLS/DWDM

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work culture

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Solutions Architect to join our remote-first South Africa team. You will design, develop and implement cutting-edge network solutions that deliver high performance and reliability for our diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in network architecture within telecommunications, hands-on experience with IP/MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, DWDM, LTE/5G, and strong security design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, telecom or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of network architecture and design experience in telecommunications.
• Proven experience with large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS.
• Familiarity with LTE and 5G, and DWDM transport.
• Solid understanding of network security principles; excellent communication skills; remote work experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient network solutions across IP, MPLS, DWDM, LTE/5G.
• Translate customer requirements into robust technical proposals and designs.
• Develop detailed network designs including diagrams, IP addressing, routing, security.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance networks.
• Provide expert guidance to deployment and operations teams.
• Conduct technical presentations to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues to minimize service disruption.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Solutions Architect to join our remote-first South Africa team. You will design, develop and implement cutting-edge network solutions that deliver high performance and reliability for our diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in network architecture within telecommunications, hands-on experience with IP/MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, DWDM, LTE/5G, and strong security design.