Senior Network Architect - Hybrid, 5G/IP Core Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Network Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure network infrastructures for a leading telecom client.

You will shape future network capabilities, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across complex environments, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, telecommunications; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in network architecture within telecom.
• Expert in large-scale IP networks with MPLS, BGP, OSPF.
• Strong wireless knowledge (4G/5G), fiber optics, VoIP.
• Experience with network virtualization, SDN/NFV.
• Certifications like CCIE/JNCIE are highly desirable.
• Experience in Johannesburg or similar metro telecom environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop network strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate new networking technologies to improve performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams for deployment.
• Mentor junior network engineers and architects.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and identify root causes.
• Maintain detailed network documentation and diagrams.
• Conduct capacity planning for future growth.
• Stay updated on telecom and networking trends.

Skills

IP networks design

Routing protocols

Wireless techs (4G/5G)

SDN/NFV concepts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS XR

Juniper Junos

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Network Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable, secure network infrastructures for a leading telecom client.

You will shape future network capabilities, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across complex environments, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.