Remote Senior Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of our telecommunications infrastructure in a fully remote role. You will set strategic roadmaps, define standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure networks.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in telecoms network architecture and deep expertise in IP networking, MPLS, SDN/NFV, 5G, and cloud integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent industry experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive telecoms network architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in IP networking, MPLS, SDN/NFV, 5G, and cloud integration.
• Proven ability to design highly available, scalable, and secure networks.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of large-scale telecom networks (core, access, transport).
• Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging trends.
• Define standards, best practices, and design principles for network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed network enhancements.
• Provide mentorship to network engineering teams in a remote setting.

Skills

Telecoms network architecture

IP networking

MPLS

SDN/NFV

5G technology

Cloud integration

Mentorship

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Telecoms Network Architect to spearhead the design and evolution of their advanced telecommunications infrastructure. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will play a critical role in defining the strategic direction of our network, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance to meet the demands of a rapidly growing digital landscape. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect to innovate and implement next-generation network solutions in a flexible, distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of complex, large-scale telecommunications networks, including core, access, and transport layers.
• Develop strategic technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging trends and recommending adoption of new solutions.
• Define standards, best practices, and design principles for network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product development, to ensure architectural alignment.
• Conduct in-depth technical analysis and feasibility studies for proposed network enhancements and new service deployments.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to network engineering teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in IP networking, MPLS, SDN/NFV, wireless technologies (5G), and cloud integration.
• Proven experience in designing highly available, scalable, and secure network solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in remote teams.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with comprehensive benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects shaping the future of telecommunications.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.