Remote Telecom Network Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Telecom Network Architect to lead strategic design of telecommunications infrastructure. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility and high-impact opportunities to shape global connectivity from anywhere.

The successful candidate will design scalable, secure networks, set standards, evaluate new technologies, and provide technical leadership across remote teams. A senior background in SDN/NFV and cloud networking is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of networking protocols, security, cloud networking, and modern architectures (SDN, NFV).
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive network architecture blueprints for telecommunications systems.
• Define standards, policies, and best practices for network design and implementation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to ensure a leading-edge infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex network projects and initiatives.
• Develop capacity planning strategies to ensure network scalability and performance.

Skills

Networking

Security

Cloud networking

SDN/NFV

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Remote Telecom Network Architect to lead the strategic design and evolution of their telecommunications infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions that meet the current and future needs of the business. This role requires a deep understanding of cutting-edge networking technologies and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical architectures. You will be a key player in shaping the future of our client's connectivity, driving innovation from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive network architecture blueprints for telecommunications systems.
• Define standards, policies, and best practices for network design and implementation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to ensure a leading-edge infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex network projects and initiatives.
• Develop capacity planning strategies to ensure network scalability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of networking protocols, security, cloud networking, and modern architectures (SDN, NFV).
• Proven experience designing large-scale, highly available, and resilient networks.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, including potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and significant professional growth opportunities.