Senior Telecoms Network Architect

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and innovative Senior Telecoms Network Architect to join their fully remote team. This position is critical for shaping the strategic direction and future design of our client's advanced telecommunications infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing high-level network designs, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring the scalability, resilience, and security of their network architecture. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence technological strategy from anywhere in the UK, collaborating with a distributed team of experts committed to building next-generation networks and driving innovation in the rapidly evolving telecoms landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, end-to-end telecommunications network architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, standards, and solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Define network security policies and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to translate architectural designs into implementable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers and architects.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect or Lead Network Engineer in the telecoms sector.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, routing protocols, and diverse transmission technologies (e.g., MPLS, Segment Routing, SDN/NFV).
• Proven ability to design and implement large-scale, resilient, and secure network infrastructures.
• Experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills suitable for a remote-first organization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and excellent health benefits.
• Generous pension scheme and stock options.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a cutting-edge telecoms environment .