Senior Network Architect - Telecoms (Remote)

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus structure

Stock options

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to shape and lead the design of a global, remote-first network strategy. You will drive high-level architectures, define standards, and guide implementation across diverse regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

The role requires a deep telecoms background, strong communication, and proven remote-team leadership. Competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive remote-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years in network design, architecture, and implementation in telecoms.
Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.
Proven experience designing large-scale, high-availability networks.
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills for remote teams.
Experience with network security principles and implementation.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives and future trends.
Design scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions for enterprise and service provider environments.
Evaluate new network technologies and vendors; provide adoption recommendations.
Create detailed network designs, diagrams, and documentation for complex projects.
Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to network engineering and operations teams.
Identify and mitigate network risks; ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's/PhD in CS

Tools

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Network Architect to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to shape the future of their telecommunications network from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing high-level network strategies, defining technical standards, and guiding the implementation of complex network infrastructures that support cutting-edge services. This role is critical for driving innovation and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our client's network operations across diverse geographical regions, all managed from a remote -first perspective.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy, aligning with business objectives and future technological trends.
Design scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions for enterprise and service provider environments.
Evaluate new network technologies and vendors, providing recommendations for adoption.
Create detailed network designs, diagrams, and documentation for complex projects.
Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to network engineering and operations teams.
Identify and mitigate network risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience in network design, architecture, and implementation, with a significant focus on the telecoms sector.
Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.
Proven experience in designing large-scale, high-availability networks.
Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, suitable for a remote team.
Experience with network security principles and implementation.

Benefits