Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Health insurance

Stock options

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Telecoms Network Architect to design and evolve the company''s core telecommunications network infrastructure. The role is hybrid from Sandton, focused on scalable, resilient, future-ready systems to support emerging services and evolving customer demands.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecoms network architecture, deep expertise in MPLS, BGP, SDN/NFV and cloud networking, and strong strategic and communication skills to guide technical decisions at

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years in network engineering/architecture, telecoms focus.
• Expertise in MPLS, BGP, SDN/NFV and cloud networking.
• Strong IP networking, optical transport, wireless, security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level architectures for core, access and transport networks.
• Define roadmaps, evaluate technologies, propose enhancements.
• Develop and maintain network standards, policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and product teams on designs.
• Perform feasibility studies, performance analysis and capacity planning.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MPLS

BGP

SDN/NFV

Cloud networking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Telecoms Network Architect to join their innovative team, working in a hybrid capacity from Sandton . This senior role is responsible for designing and evolving the company's core telecommunications network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and future-readiness. You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, shaping the strategic direction of our network architecture to support emerging services and evolving customer demands. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced architect to make a significant impact on the technological landscape of the telecoms sector in Gauteng , contributing to critical business decisions from their base in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-level network architectures for core, access, and transport networks.
• Define technology roadmaps, evaluate new technologies, and recommend solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Develop and maintain network standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product development teams to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, performance analysis, and capacity planning for network upgrades and expansions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with a significant focus on the telecoms industry.
• Expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, complex networks utilizing technologies such as MPLS, BGP, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, optical transport, wireless technologies, and security principles.
• Proven experience with network modeling, simulation, and capacity planning tools.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and executive audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous stock options and retirement plan.
• Significant budget for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in a fast-paced, cutting-edge telecoms environment in Sandton .