Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Bonuses

Annual leave

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Telecoms Solutions Architect to design end-to-end, cloud-enabled 4G/5G core solutions from Welkom, Free State. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures and guide implementation with sales, engineering, and product teams.

The role emphasizes PoC execution, technology evaluation, and mentoring teams, with exposure to SDN/NFV, cloud platforms, and security best practices, offering opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or pre-sales engineering role.
• Proven expertise in designing complex solutions involving IP networks, mobile core (4G/5G), cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), SDN/NFV, and virtualization.
• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications protocols and standards.
• Experience with service orchestration and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of security principles in telecommunications environments.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive, end-to-end telecommunications solutions encompassing network, compute, and storage components.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical challenges.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet solution requirements.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, security standards, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during the implementation phase to ensure successful deployment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and other architects.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to validate new technologies and solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Leadership

Client-facing experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN/NFV

Virtualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Telecoms Solutions Architect to contribute to their advanced network development initiatives in Welkom, Free State. This strategic role involves designing end-to-end telecommunications solutions that meet complex business requirements for our diverse clientele. You will be responsible for translating business needs into robust technical designs, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of current and emerging telecommunications technologies, including cloud-native architectures, SDN/NFV, and 5G core. You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and product management teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a visionary architect looking to make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive, end-to-end telecommunications solutions encompassing network, compute, and storage components.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and technical challenges.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet solution requirements.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, security standards, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during the implementation phase to ensure successful deployment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and other architects.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to validate new technologies and solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or pre-sales engineering role.
• Proven expertise in designing complex solutions involving IP networks, mobile core (4G/5G), cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), SDN/NFV, and virtualization.
• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications protocols and standards.
• Experience with service orchestration and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of security principles in telecommunications environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is essential.

Benefits

• Our client provides a highly competitive annual salary.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, life insurance, and a retirement annuity fund.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development, including industry certifications and advanced training.
• Employees benefit from a dynamic and innovative work culture.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives are offered.
• Generous annual leave and other statutory benefits apply.
• This role presents significant opportunities for career advancement within a globally recognized organization.