Senior Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,332,000 - 3,498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and strategic planning of next-generation telecom infrastructure. This role is fully remote, enabling global collaboration and influencing technology direction from anywhere.

You will translate complex business needs into robust network blueprints, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide implementation teams across routing, switching, MPLS, SD-WAN and cloud networking.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecom network design and architecture.
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN and cloud networking.
• Proven ability to design highly available and fault-tolerant networks.
• Strong security fundamentals and strategic leadership for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of large-scale telecom networks across routing, switching, wireless and optical domains.
• Create and maintain high- and low-level design documentation and IP addressing schemes.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor products to enhance network capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and product teams to align strategy and architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Perform architectural reviews, performance analysis and capacity planning for future evolution.

Skills

BGP & OSPF

MPLS

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and strategic planning of their next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will leverage your deep expertise to architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance networks that underpin our clients' business operations. This role involves translating complex business requirements into robust technical blueprints, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding implementation teams. It is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to influence the technological direction of a major telecommunications player and drive innovation in network design from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of complex, large-scale telecommunications networks, encompassing routing, switching, wireless, and optical technologies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation, including high-level designs, low-level designs, and IP addressing schemes.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, solutions, and vendor products to enhance network capabilities and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management teams to ensure alignment between business strategy and network architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews, performance analysis, and capacity planning for future network evolution.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecom network design and architecture .
• Expertise in a broad range of networking technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing highly available and fault-tolerant network solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, adept at remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work setup with flexible hours to accommodate global collaboration.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Substantial budget for professional development, including conferences and advanced training.
• The opportunity to architect the future of telecommunications networks.