Senior Network Architect - Remote First

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Architect for a fully remote role focused on South Africa. You will design and implement scalable network solutions across distributed teams, driving security, performance, and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in telecom networking, expertise in BGP/OSPF/MPLS, cloud networking (SDN/NFV), and 5G core architectures, plus strong collaboration and communication skills for a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in network design, architecture, and implementation within the telecommunications industry.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, MPLS, and IP networking.
• Proven experience with cloud networking, SDN/NFV, and 5G core network architecture.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote-first team.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are highly desirable.
• Must be legally authorized to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architectures for large-scale telecommunications networks.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for network evolution, incorporating new technologies and services.
• Ensure network security, performance, scalability, and reliability meet business requirements.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new networking technologies and protocols (e.g., SDN, NFV, 5G).
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Create detailed network designs, diagrams, and documentation.
• Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Mentor junior network engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in telecommunications networking.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

IP networking

SDN/NFV

5G core

Network security

CCIE

JNCIE

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/Telecom

Tools

CCIE

JNCIE

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications provider, is looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to join their fully remote team. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a flexible, work-from-home environment, leveraging their expertise to design and implement cutting-edge network solutions across South Africa. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. This role demands a proactive, self-motivated individual capable of collaborating effectively with distributed teams and driving innovation from a remote-first perspective. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our client's strategic network planning and evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architectures for large-scale telecommunications networks.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for network evolution, incorporating new technologies and services.
• Ensure network security, performance, scalability, and reliability meet business requirements.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new networking technologies and protocols (e.g., SDN, NFV, 5G).
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Create detailed network designs, diagrams, and documentation.
• Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Mentor junior network engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in telecommunications networking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network design, architecture, and implementation within the telecommunications industry.
• Extensive knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, MPLS, and IP networking.
• Proven experience with cloud networking, SDN/NFV, and 5G core network architecture.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote-first team.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are highly desirable.
• Must be legally authorized to work remotely in South Africa.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement benefits. As a fully remote position, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home and a substantial allowance for home office setup. Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and certifications are provided.

Join a dynamic and innovative telecommunications company that is shaping the future of connectivity in South Africa.