At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and oversee next-gen telecom network solutions from anywhere in South Africa.
- Company: Forward-thinking telecommunications company embracing remote work and innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, health benefits, autonomy, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a visionary team and lead complex projects in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of telecom infrastructure and impact customers nationwide.
- Qualifications: Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 10+ years of telecom experience.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client, a forward-thinking telecommunications company, is seeking an exceptional Remote Telecoms Network Architect to design and oversee the evolution of their network infrastructure.
This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while impacting network strategy on a national scale.
You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and guiding the implementation of next-generation network solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficiency.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network architecture, a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies (including 5G, SDN, NFV), and a proven ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs.
This role requires a visionary leader who can anticipate future trends and proactively shape our client's network roadmap, serving regions such as **Kimberley, Northern Cape**.
Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our client's competitive edge in the rapidly evolving **telecoms** landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-level and detailed network architectures for core, access, and transport networks.
- Design and guide the implementation of new technologies, including SDN, NFV, cloud-native functions, and 5G infrastructure.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management teams to define network requirements and roadmaps.
- Create and maintain comprehensive network design documentation, standards, and best practices.
- Ensure network designs meet requirements for performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.
- Analyze network performance data and identify areas for optimization and improvement.
- Develop capacity planning models and strategies to meet future demand.
Requirements
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
- Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other routing/switching protocols.
- Deep understanding of mobile network architectures (e. g., 4G/LTE, 5G NR, Core).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and concepts (SDN, NFV).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in telco environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence stakeholders.
Benefits
This senior remote role offers an attractive salary, significant autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge **telecoms** projects from anywhere.
Our client provides comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for continuous professional development.
You will have a direct impact on shaping the future of telecommunications infrastructure, contributing to innovations that reach customers nationwide, including those in the **Kimberley** area.
Join a visionary company that embraces remote work and fosters innovation.
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