Senior Telecoms Network Architect

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an innovative and highly experienced Senior Telecoms Network Architect to join their fully remote team. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for designing and evolving the strategic direction of our client's telecommunications infrastructure. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee the implementation of scalable, resilient, and cutting-edge network solutions that support our business objectives. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning, making this an ideal opportunity for a senior architect who thrives in a flexible, distributed working environment and wants to shape the future of telecoms technology from Belfast and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term vision and architectural roadmap for the company's telecoms network infrastructure.
• Design high-level and detailed network architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across diverse technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product management, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust architectural designs.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers and architects.
• Lead the technical governance process for network design and deployment standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture, with a deep understanding of core network technologies (e.g., SDN, NFV, 5G, IP networking).
• Proven ability to architect complex, large-scale networks and lead their technical implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and conceptually.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, TOGAF) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous home office setup allowance and professional development budget.
• Flexible remote working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a talented, globally distributed team on impactful projects.