Telecommunications Solutions Architect

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Solutions Architect in Benoni, Gauteng to design and lead end-to-end telecom solutions for enterprise clients. You will drive architectural decisions, craft detailed designs, and guide delivery across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in fixed-line, mobile, and converged networks, with a strong track record of delivering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field
• 10+ years in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in Solutions Architecture
• Proven ability to design complex B2B telecom solutions and lead technical discussions

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive telecom solutions for enterprise customers (network, voice, data, cloud)
• Lead technical discussions to understand business objectives
• Develop high-level and detailed technical designs and architecture diagrams
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors for proposals
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective
• Collaborate with pre-sales, engineering and PM teams for delivery
• Stay updated on tech trends to drive innovation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design teams
• Conduct reviews and assessments of client environments

Skills

IP networking

MPLS/SD-WAN

VoIP/UCaaS

5G networks

Solution architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering/CS/Telecommunications

Tools

TOGAF

CCIE

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading innovator in the telecommunications industry, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Telecommunications Solutions Architect to join their prestigious team in Benoni, Gauteng. This senior role requires an individual with a deep technical understanding of end-to-end telecommunications systems, including fixed-line, mobile, and converged networks. You will be responsible for designing complex, scalable, and resilient solutions that meet the evolving needs of our enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong architectural design skills, a thorough grasp of emerging technologies, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical strategies. This is a key strategic position within our client's organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive telecommunications solutions for enterprise customers, encompassing network, voice, data, and cloud services.
• Lead technical discussions with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges.
• Develop high-level and detailed technical designs, architecture diagrams, and solution proposals.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors for proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with pre-sales, engineering, and project management teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to solution design teams.
• Conduct technical reviews and assessments of existing client environments.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a Solutions Architecture role.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, SD-WAN, VoIP, UCaaS, and cloud-based communication platforms.
• Experience designing complex B2B telecommunications solutions.
• Strong understanding of mobile network technologies (4G/5G) and associated services.
• Proven ability to architect highly available and resilient systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve complex technical problems.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CCIE) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a market-leading salary package, commensurate with the extensive experience required for this role.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided, along with a generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including access to advanced training programs and industry conferences, are available.

This role is based in our state-of-the-art facilities in Benoni, Gauteng, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of telecommunications solutions for major clients.