Lead Telecom Network Architect

As a Lead Telecom Network Architect at our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications provider in Pune, Maharashtra, IN, your role will involve designing and overseeing the development of next-generation network infrastructure. You will need a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model. Responsibilities: - Lead the architectural design and evolution of the company's core and access networks, encompassing mobile, fixed, and data services. - Develop long-term network strategies and roadmaps, anticipating future technological advancements and market demands. - Evaluate and select new network technologies, equipment, and solutions from various vendors. - Create high-level and detailed network designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. - Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of network architectures. - Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineering teams. - Define network performance metrics, monitoring strategies, and capacity planning processes. - Ensure network designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. - Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for network optimization and enhancement. - Manage relationships with key technology partners and vendors. - Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including standards, principles, and guidelines. - Analyze network traffic patterns and predict future capacity needs. - Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering technical growth within the team. - Stay abreast of competitive landscape and emerging trends in the telecommunications industry. Qualifications: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture. - Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, SDN/NFV, 5G architecture, and cloud-native network functions. - Proven experience designing large-scale mobile (4G/5G) and fixed-line networks. - Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices. - Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in mentoring technical teams. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. - Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. - Experience with network simulation and modeling tools. - Vendor management experience is essential. - Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines in a network context is a plus. This is a critical leadership role for an individual passionate about shaping the future of telecommunications technology and driving innovation within a leading provider. As a Lead Telecom Network Architect at our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications provider in Pune, Maharashtra, IN, your role will involve designing and overseeing the development of next-generation network infrastructure. You will need a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model. Responsibilities: - Lead the architectural design and evolution of the company's core and access networks, encompassing mobile, fixed, and data services. - Develop long-term network strategies and roadmaps, anticipating future technological advancements and market demands. - Evaluate and select new network technologies, equipment, and solutions from various vendors. - Create high-level and detailed network designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. - Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of network architectures. - Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineering teams. - Define network performance metrics, monitoring strategies, and capacity planning processes. - Ensure network designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. - Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for network optimization and enhancement. - Manage relationships with key technology partners and vendors. - Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including standards, principles, and guidelines. - Analyze network traffic patterns and predict future capacity needs. - Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering technical growth within the team. - Stay abreast of competitive landscape and emerging trends in the telecommunications industry. Qualifications: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a r