Shape 5G Core architecture remotely from South Africa using cloud-native design and network function virtualization expertise. Lead high-impact technical direction across next-generation mobile infrastructure.

This Principal Network Architect role guides the strategic evolution of Control Plane, User Plane, and Management Plane functions. You will design CNFs and VNFs on Kubernetes and cloud platforms, while addressing network slicing, SBA, and edge computing. The role includes technical leadership across globally distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define the 5G Core architectural vision and roadmap
- Lead CNF and VNF designs on Kubernetes and cloud platforms
- Architect network slicing, SBA, and edge computing solutions




- Guide engineering and development teams technically
- Maintain high-level designs and architectural strategy papers

Requirements:

- Master’s or PhD in a related technical discipline
- 12+ years telecommunications architecture experience, including five 5G Core years
- In-depth 3GPP 5G Core standards knowledge
- Cloud-native, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD expertise
- NFV, SDN, IP networking, MPLS, BGP, and security knowledge

Bring strategic architecture leadership, 5G Core depth, and cloud-native expertise to a fully remote Principal position.

📌 Principal 5G Core Network Architect (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley