Senior Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Stock options

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Medical & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Architect in Benoni, South Africa, offering leadership in designing scalable and secure telecom networks. The role involves shaping future architectures, evaluating new technologies, and guiding engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

You will work on high-level designs, collaborate with product units, and ensure security and regulatory alignment. Remote work flexibility is highlighted in the benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect specializing in telecom networks.
• Deep knowledge of MPLS, Segment Routing and IPv6.
• Experience with cloud networking, virtualization and SDN.
• Strong communication to explain complex tech to non-tech stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level network architectures for current and future telecom services.
• Evaluate new technologies, standards, and solutions to enhance capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership to network engineering and operations teams.
• Create network design documents, blueprints and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with product and business units to translate requirements into solutions.
• Ensure designs adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.

Skills

Network architecture

MPLS

Segment Routing

IPv6

Routing & Switching

SDN

Cloud networking

5G/LTE

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Our client is looking for an innovative and forward-thinking Senior Telecoms Network Architect to join their strategic technology team in Benoni . This senior position is responsible for designing the future of our client's telecommunications network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. You will play a critical role in defining network strategies, evaluating new technologies, and providing technical leadership to engineering teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary architect to shape the network landscape and drive technological advancements within a leading telecommunications company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-level network architectures for current and future telecom services .
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, standards, and solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineering and operations teams.
• Create detailed network design documents, blueprints, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with product management and business units to understand requirements and translate them into network solutions.
• Ensure network designs adhere to security best practices and regulatory compliance standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect , with a deep focus on telecommunications networks.
• Mastery of network design principles, protocols (e.g., MPLS, Segment Routing, IPv6), and routing/switching technologies.
• Proven experience with cloud networking, virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Strong understanding of 5G, LTE, and other mobile network technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development and industry conferences.
• Full remote work flexibility for optimal work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecom technologies and influence industry direction.
• Executive-level support and resources.