Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary & bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental & vision insurance

Generous PTO & sabbatical

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to design scalable telecoms architectures for diverse clients. You will work remotely with clients to capture requirements and translate them into robust designs spanning networks, cloud, and communications platforms.

You will lead design documents, proposals, and presentations, mentor teams, and evaluate new technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex telecoms solutions.
• Expert knowledge of IP networking, cloud infrastructure, unified communications, and wireless technologies.
• Strong ability to lead remote collaboration and client management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and clients to gather technical requirements and define project scopes.
• Design comprehensive telecoms solutions, including network topology, hardware, software, and integration strategies.
• Develop high-level and detailed design documents, proposals, and presentations for client engagements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor solutions to meet evolving client needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation and support teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

IP networking

Cloud infrastructure

Unified communications

Wireless technologies

Remote collaboration

Client management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to design innovative and scalable telecommunications solutions for their diverse client base. Working entirely remotely, you will engage with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into robust technical architectures encompassing networks, cloud services, and communication platforms. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape and the ability to architect end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and competitive advantage for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and clients to gather technical requirements and define project scopes.
• Design comprehensive telecoms solutions , including network topology, hardware, software, and integration strategies.
• Develop high-level and detailed design documents, proposals, and presentations for client engagements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor solutions to meet evolving client needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation and support teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in designing and implementing complex telecoms solutions .
• Expert knowledge of IP networking, cloud infrastructure, unified communications, and wireless technologies.
• Proven ability to architect solutions that address scalability, security, and high availability requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong capacity for remote collaboration and client management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and sabbatical programs.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a global organization.