Senior Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and development of our next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. This fully remote role allows you to translate business requirements into robust network designs from your home office.

You will shape the network landscape with scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, collaborating with global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• 10+ years in network design and architecture for telecoms.
• Expert knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS and SD-WAN.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network automation.
• Proven ability to design large-scale, resilient networks.
• Strong security principles and network hardening expertise.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the network architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions for enterprise and carrier-grade environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards, assessing their potential impact and applicability.
• Create detailed network designs, including topology, routing, security, and capacity plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Define and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Network Architecture

BGP & OSPF

MPLS & SD-WAN

Cloud Networking

Security & Hardening

Remote Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Network Automation Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and development of our next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. This fully remote role requires a visionary leader to define the future network landscape, ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficiency. You will translate business requirements into robust, high-level network designs and technical blueprints. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate with engineering teams across the globe, driving architectural decisions in the fast-paced telecoms sector . This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the technological foundation of our services and influence the direction of network innovation from your home office, based ideally within commuting distance of Klerksdorp should occasional meetings be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions for enterprise and carrier-grade environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards, assessing their potential impact and applicability.
• Create detailed network designs, including topology, routing, security, and capacity plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Define and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in network design and architecture, with a significant focus on telecoms .
• Expert-level knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network automation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing large-scale, resilient networks.
• Strong understanding of security principles and network hardening techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable working in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecoms projects with global impact.
• Full remote work flexibility.