Senior Solutions Architect - Telecommunications

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus plan

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Training and certifications

Career growth opportunities

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to design comprehensive technology solutions for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to create compelling proposals and ensure technical feasibility.

The role focuses on networking, cloud, security, and unified communications, with mentoring responsibilities for junior pre-sales engineers and the development of reusable architectural templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, engineering, telecom, or related field.
• 8+ years in telecommunications with architecture or pre-sales focus.
• Experience designing complex enterprise solutions across networking, cloud, and UC.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technology solutions integrating networking, UC, cloud, and security.
• Collaborate with sales to understand client needs and present solutions.
• Develop detailed solution architectures, proposals, and technical docs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Mentor junior pre-sales engineers and technical specialists.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Unified communications

Stakeholder communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Pre-sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cisco

Microsoft

VMware

Fortinet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier provider of integrated telecommunications solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join their innovative team in Randburg . This strategic role involves designing comprehensive and cutting-edge technology solutions for enterprise clients, addressing their complex business challenges through our client's offerings. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to create compelling proposals and ensure technical feasibility. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various telecommunications technologies, including networking, cloud, security, and unified communications, coupled with exceptional analytical and client-facing skills. This is a critical position for driving client success and technological advancement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technology solutions that integrate various telecommunications services (e.g., networking, UC, cloud, security) to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client needs, develop technical strategies, and present solutions effectively.
• Develop detailed solution architectures, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure technical solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and proof-of-concept exercises.
• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to clients throughout the sales cycle and project implementation.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in telecommunications and IT technologies.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
• Mentor junior pre-sales engineers and technical specialists.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architectural templates and best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications, with a significant focus on solutions architecture or pre-sales engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity, and unified communications.
• Proven ability to design complex, integrated solutions for enterprise clients.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with vendor technologies from Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Fortinet, etc. is advantageous.
• Project management fundamentals are a plus.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering business value.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and executive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive medical aid, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for advanced training and industry certifications.
• Significant career growth potential within a leading technology firm.
• Involvement in high-impact projects for major clients.
• Generous leave policy.