Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Leave allowance

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an innovative Telecoms Solutions Architect to shape the company’s telecommunications infrastructure. You will design end-to-end solutions, work with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, resilient network designs, and influence the technology roadmap in a coastal city.

The role focuses on leading architecture for converged networks, evaluating new tech, and delivering implementation plans with cross-functional teams across engineering and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 10+ years in telecommunications with at least 5 in solutions architecture or senior network design.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, MPLS, SD-WAN, 5G, cloud networking and UC.
• Proven ability to design highly available and disaster-resilient networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of complex telecom solutions across voice, data, and converged networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions, recommending adoption and integration.
• Develop detailed specs, design docs, and implementation plans for network projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for deployment and support.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams and external partners.
• Assess capacity and performance, recommending upgrades to meet future demands in Cape Town.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS

SD-WAN

5G

Cloud networking

Unified communications

Network virtualization

SDN

NFV

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their prestigious organization based in Cape Town. This role is critical for shaping the future of their telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on designing end-to-end solutions that meet evolving business needs and leverage the latest technologies. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, resilient, and cost-effective network designs. This is an exciting opportunity to drive architectural decisions and influence the technological roadmap in a beautiful coastal city, contributing to the company's competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex telecommunications solutions, encompassing voice, data, and converged networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions, providing recommendations for adoption and integration into the existing infrastructure.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, design documents, and implementation plans for network projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and ongoing support of designed solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to internal teams and external partners.
• Assess network capacity and performance, recommending upgrades and optimizations to meet future demands in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architect or senior network design role.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, MPLS, SD-WAN, 5G, cloud networking, and unified communications.
• Proven ability to design highly available and disaster-resilient network architectures.
• Experience with network virtualization, SDN, and NFV technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive private healthcare and life insurance.
• Generous leave allowance and pension fund contributions.
• Significant investment in professional development and advanced training programs.
• Work in a collaborative environment with exposure to global projects in Cape Town.