Remote Senior Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health insurance (premium)

Remote work allowance for home office

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Our client seeks a senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead design and evolution of a global network infrastructure. This fully remote role will influence critical decisions on connectivity, security, and service delivery from Stellenbosch.

The candidate will develop roadmaps, define standards, ensure scalability, and mentor engineers while driving complex projects with strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network architecture for large-scale telecoms environments.
• Expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SDN/NFV, cloud networking (AWS, Azure), and security architectures.
• Experience with 5G, IoT, and advanced communication services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking; superior remote communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term strategic vision and architecture for the company’s telecommunications network.
• Design high-availability network solutions spanning routing, switching, security, and IP services.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends and advise on adoption.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and business units to translate requirements into designs.
• Establish and enforce network standards, policies, and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions, provide expert guidance, and mentor junior architects and engineers.

Skills

Network architecture

BGP/OSPF

MPLS

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Security architectures

5G & IoT architectures

Leadership & mentoring

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Remote Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of their global network infrastructure. This is a premier opportunity for an experienced architect to work entirely remotely, influencing critical decisions that impact connectivity and service delivery worldwide. You will be responsible for developing roadmaps, defining standards, and ensuring the scalability, security, and resilience of our client's advanced telecoms systems. This role demands a deep technical understanding combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills, essential for driving complex projects in a virtual setting from your base in Stellenbosch .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term strategic vision and architecture for the company's telecommunications network.
• Design complex, high-availability network solutions, encompassing routing, switching, security, and IP services.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for adoption and integration.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, product management, and business units to translate requirements into robust technical designs.
• Establish and enforce network standards, policies, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead technical discussions, provide expert guidance, and mentor junior architects and engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network architecture and design, with a significant focus on large-scale telecoms environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, SDN/NFV, cloud networking (AWS, Azure), and security architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting solutions for 5G, IoT, and other advanced communication services.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at influencing outcomes in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including substantial bonuses and stock options.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous remote work allowance for home office setup and continuous support.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and industry recognition.
• Lead architectural initiatives for a forward-thinking company, regardless of your location in the Western Cape .