Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Solutions Architect based in Sandton to design comprehensive telecoms solutions for enterprise clients. You will work with sales, product development, and engineering to translate business needs into robust, scalable architectures, shaping technology strategies for Gauteng clients.

The role requires 7+ years in telecoms architecture or senior engineering, with strong SD-WAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, and cloud/UCaaS experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
7+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior Network/Systems Engineer in telecoms.
Solid knowledge of SD-WAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and communication systems (VoIP/UCaaS).
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent presentation and client-facing communication skills.
Experience with security architectures and best practices is valued.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of complex telecoms solutions for enterprises, including cloud, network, and unified communications.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and develop tailored technical proposals.
Create detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution documentation.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings.
Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from presales to implementation.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in telecoms and networking.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Telecoms)

Tools

AWS

Azure

VoIP

UCaaS

SD-WAN

TCP/IP

MPLS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in innovative telecommunications solutions, is seeking a strategic and technically astute Telecoms Solutions Architect to be based in their Sandton office. This role is critical in designing comprehensive and cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the complex needs of enterprise clients. You will work closely with sales, product development, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and cost-effective network and communication architectures, shaping the technological future for clients in the Gauteng financial hub.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of complex telecoms solutions for enterprise clients, including cloud, network, and unified communications.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and develop tailored technical proposals.
Create detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and solution documentation.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings.
Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from presales to implementation.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in telecoms and networking .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Extensive experience (7+ years) as a Solutions Architect or Senior Network/Systems Engineer within the telecoms sector .
Deep understanding of networking technologies (SD-WAN, TCP/IP, MPLS), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and communication systems (VoIP, UCaaS).
Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
Experience with security architectures and best practices is highly valued.

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