Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Fully remote work

Medical, dental & vision

Professional growth opportunities

Bonuses & stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the design and development of innovative telecommunications solutions. This fully remote role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of network architecture, emerging technologies, and client requirements within the telecoms industry.

You will provide technical leadership, translate business needs into architecture blueprints, evaluate new platforms, and collaborate with sales and product teams

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecoms network design and architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching and security technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP) and their telecoms applications.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including to C-level executives.
• Relevant industry certifications (TOGAF, CCIE, JNCIE) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, including voice, data, and converged networks.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical solution designs and architecture blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product management teams to develop proposals and win new business.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
• Conduct proof-of-concept projects and feasibility studies for proposed solutions.

Skills

Telecoms architecture

Network design

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

TOGAF

CCIE

JNCIE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the design and development of innovative telecommunications solutions. This fully remote role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of network architecture, emerging technologies, and client requirements within the telecoms industry . You will be responsible for creating robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical acumen, strong consultative skills, and the ability to articulate complex designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a key position influencing the future direction of our client's service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions , encompassing voice, data, and converged networks.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical solution designs and architecture blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product management teams to develop proposals and win new business.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
• Conduct proof-of-concept projects and technical feasibility studies for proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecoms network design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in telecoms.
• Proven ability to design complex, scalable, and resilient network infrastructures.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CCIE, JNCIE) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
• Annual performance bonuses and stock options.