Remote Telecoms Network Architect: Cloud & SDN Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Fully remote position

Growth opportunities

Executive-level benefits

Access to learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Telecoms Network Architect to design and oversee next-gen network infrastructure. You’ll translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures from home, collaborating with engineering, product and leadership.

With 10+ years in telecom design, you will steer cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), SDN, and security, while mentoring teams and shaping strategic roadmaps for global deployments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with extensive experience in telecom networks.
• 10+ years in network architecture and large-scale telecom design.
• Deep expertise in routing, switching, QoS and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and present telecom network architectures (IP, MPLS, SDN).
• Evaluate technologies to boost performance, capacity and resilience.
• Develop roadmaps and implementation plans for future needs.
• Lead and mentor network engineering teams through deployment.
• Ensure designs meet standards, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Network architecture

BGP

OSPF

Cloud networking

Network security

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Virtualization

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Telecoms Network Architect to design and oversee next-gen network infrastructure. You’ll translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures from home, collaborating with engineering, product and leadership.

With 10+ years in telecom design, you will steer cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), SDN, and security, while mentoring teams and shaping strategic roadmaps for global deployments.