Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective telecom architectures for clients worldwide. This fully remote role leverages your expertise in networking, cloud and security to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, product and engineering teams, lead technical proposals, and guide projects from presales to implementation, ensuring robust, future-ready telecoms platforms for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in telecommunications architecture, design, or engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), unified communications, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proven ability to design complex, scalable, and resilient solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills for remote roles.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical telecom solutions including network, cloud, and security components.
• Collaborate with sales, clients, and product development to translate needs into architectures.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, diagrams, and documentation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep solutions cutting-edge.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the lifecycle from presales to implementation support.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in proposed solutions.

Skills

IP networking

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Unified communications

Cybersecurity principles

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Scripting

Automation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and technically astute Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to design innovative and scalable communication solutions for their clients worldwide. This fully remote position is critical for translating complex business requirements into robust, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures. You will work with a distributed team of experts, leveraging your deep understanding of telecommunications technologies to shape the future of connectivity. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker passionate about designing next-generation telecoms solutions from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive end-to-end technical solutions for telecoms services, including network, cloud, and security components.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams, clients, and product development to understand needs and propose optimal architectures.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, diagrams, and documentation for solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from presales to implementation support.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications architecture, design, or engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), unified communications, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proven ability to design complex, scalable, and resilient solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, essential for a remote role.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and transformative telecoms projects globally.