Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Premium health coverage

Retirement plans

Full remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Telecoms Network Architect for a fully remote role. You will design scalable, secure networks, evaluate new technologies, and guide strategic roadmaps with cross-functional teams across regions, including Paarl areas.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of telecom network design experience, expertise in routing, switching, MPLS, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking, and a proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of routing, switching, MPLS, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.
• Proven track record leading technical initiatives and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available telecom network architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption to enhance capabilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for network evolution and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure designs are implementable and meet requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on complex network design challenges.
• Define network standards, best practices, and security policies.

Skills

Network architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Telecoms Network Architect for a fully remote position, responsible for designing the future of their telecommunications infrastructure. This strategic role involves developing high-level network designs, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring the scalability, security, and resilience of the company's network landscape. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and business units to translate requirements into robust and innovative network solutions, guiding the technical direction for projects impacting operations across regions, including those based around Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and highly available telecommunications network architectures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption to enhance network capabilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for network evolution and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are implementable and meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex network design challenges.
• Define network standards, best practices, and security policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of various network technologies, including routing, switching, MPLS, SDN, NFV, and cloud networking.
• Proven experience in designing large-scale, resilient networks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including premium health coverage and retirement plans.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for work from anywhere.
• Significant opportunities for innovation and shaping network strategy.
• Work on cutting-edge projects within the telecommunications industry.