Senior Telecoms Network Architect
Klerksdorp, 2571, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-28
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Network Engineer
About the Role
Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Telecoms Network Architect to lead the design and development of our next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. This fully remote role requires a visionary leader to define the future network landscape, ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficiency. You will translate business requirements into robust, high-level network designs and technical blueprints. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate with engineering teams across the globe, driving architectural decisions in the fast-paced telecoms sector .
This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the technological foundation of our services and influence the direction of network innovation from your home office, based ideally within commuting distance of Klerksdorp should occasional meetings be required.
- Develop and maintain the overall network architecture strategy and roadmap.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions for enterprise and carrier-grade environments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and standards, assessing their potential impact and applicability.
- Create detailed network designs, including topology, routing, security, and capacity plans.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful implementation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
- Define and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in network design and architecture, with a significant focus on telecoms .
- Expert-level knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and SD-WAN.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network automation.
- Demonstrated experience in designing large-scale, resilient networks.
- Strong understanding of security principles and network hardening techniques.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable working in a remote setting.
- Exceptional compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecoms projects with global impact.
- Full remote work flexibility.
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