Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus structure

Medical and dental insurance

Annual leave entitlement

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Retirement fund contribution

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Telecoms Solutions Architect to design end-to-end telecommunications solutions for clients in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures, balancing cost and performance while collaborating with sales and delivery teams.

The role requires strong IP networking, cloud, and wireless knowledge, with 6+ years in telecoms. A hybrid work setup is offered to enable in-office collaboration and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications with focus on solution architecture and design.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, SDN and NFV.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization.
• Familiarity with 4G/5G and VoIP systems.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCDE, TOGAF) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions covering network, compute, storage and security.
• Collaborate with sales and BD to understand client requirements and propose solutions.
• Develop technical proposals, architecture diagrams and PoCs.
• Evaluate and select technologies to meet solution requirements.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership to implementation teams.
• Stay updated on emerging telecom and cloud trends.
• Conduct technical workshops and client presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of architecture framework.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

IP networking

MPLS

BGP

SDN

NFV

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Virtualization

Wireless techs (4G/5G)

VoIP

CCDE / TOGAF (certs)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing telecommunications solutions provider, is seeking a creative and experienced Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is pivotal in designing innovative and robust telecommunications solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse client base. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for translating business requirements into comprehensive technical designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This position requires a deep understanding of various telecommunications technologies, including IP networking, cloud infrastructure, and wireless solutions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with both in-office collaboration in Nelspruit and remote work arrangements. We are looking for a visionary individual who can drive technical strategy and contribute to the company's ongoing success in the dynamic telecommunications market. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering best-in-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, encompassing network, compute, storage, and security aspects.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to understand client requirements and propose appropriate solutions.
• Develop technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms to meet solution requirements.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to implementation teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in telecommunications and cloud computing.
• Conduct technical workshops and presentations for clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's solution architecture framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications, with a strong focus on solution architecture and design.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, SDN, and NFV.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies (4G/5G) and VoIP systems.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCDE, TOGAF) are a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone.