Telecommunications Network Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,313,000 - 3,139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Remote work

Health insurance

Stock options

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Telecommunications Network Architect to lead the design of our global network infrastructure from a fully remote leadership position. You will translate business requirements into scalable architectural blueprints for mobile, fixed-line, and data center networks.

You will guide adoption of 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure strategic alignment and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in large-scale IP networks, mobile core (4G/5G), and data center interconnects.
• Strong knowledge of SDN, NFV, cloud networking, and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end network architectures for complex telecom systems (5G, SDN/NFV, cloud integration).
• Evaluate technologies and vendors, recommending adoption and integration.
• Develop and maintain network roadmaps, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business units to align with strategic goals.
• Provide technical leadership on complex network design and implementation challenges.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses.

Skills

5G design

IP networks

Data center interconnects

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking

Automation frameworks

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and strategic Telecommunications Network Architect to join their elite, fully remote technical leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing the future state of our client's global network infrastructure, encompassing mobile, fixed-line, and data center networks. You will translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and cost-effective architectural blueprints, driving innovation and ensuring our client remains at the forefront of telecommunications technology. This is a high-impact, remote position for a thought leader who can influence technical direction and guide the implementation of next-generation networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end network architectures for complex telecommunications systems, including 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud integration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, providing recommendations for adoption and integration.
• Develop and maintain network roadmaps, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business units to ensure architectural alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex network design and implementation challenges.
• Conduct architectural reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses of existing and proposed network designs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design, with a deep understanding of current and future technologies.
• Proven expertise in designing large-scale IP networks, mobile core networks (4G/5G), and data center interconnects.
• Strong knowledge of SDN, NFV, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including base salary and significant bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering exceptional flexibility.
• Premium health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Opportunity to shape the technological future of a leading telecommunications provider.