Remote Telecom Network Architect - Lead 5G, SDN/NFV & Cloud

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,313,000 - 3,139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Remote work

Health insurance

Stock options

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Telecommunications Network Architect to lead the design of our global network infrastructure from a fully remote leadership position. You will translate business requirements into scalable architectural blueprints for mobile, fixed-line, and data center networks.

You will guide adoption of 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure strategic alignment and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in large-scale IP networks, mobile core (4G/5G), and data center interconnects.
• Strong knowledge of SDN, NFV, cloud networking, and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end network architectures for complex telecom systems (5G, SDN/NFV, cloud integration).
• Evaluate technologies and vendors, recommending adoption and integration.
• Develop and maintain network roadmaps, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business units to align with strategic goals.
• Provide technical leadership on complex network design and implementation challenges.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses.

Skills

5G design

IP networks

Data center interconnects

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking

Automation frameworks

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Telecommunications Network Architect to lead the design of our global network infrastructure from a fully remote leadership position. You will translate business requirements into scalable architectural blueprints for mobile, fixed-line, and data center networks.

You will guide adoption of 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure strategic alignment and optimal performance.