Senior IP Architect

Senior Telecom Network Architect (IP/MPLS & Cloud) – Contract (6+ Months, Remote Europe)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Telecom Network Architect to play a key role in designing and delivering a next-generation Telco Management Environment, supporting the migration of critical telecom applications into the public cloud.

This is a high-impact, architecture-level role at the intersection of carrier-grade IP/MPLS networking, cloud networking, and network automation, working within a large-scale telecommunications environment.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for defining and delivering end-to-end network architectures that bridge traditional telecom infrastructure with modern cloud platforms. This includes designing scalable, secure, and automated network solutions that support the transformation toward cloud-integrated (Telco Cloud) environments.

The role sits within the service provider / carrier networking domain, with a strong focus on:

• IP Core / MPLS backbone networks


• Telco management and control plane environments


• Cloud-native and hybrid network architectures


• Automation-first design principles

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IP/MPLS network architectures supporting telecom applications migrating to public cloud environments


• Define scalable network migration patterns integrating traditional telco networks with cloud platforms


• Produce High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level (LLD) designs aligned with Telecom Security Act standards


• Architect solutions optimized for automation and CI/CD-driven deployments


• Translate legacy/manual configurations into model-driven, automated templates


• Validate and test network designs within public cloud environments


• Collaborate with cross-functional architecture and engineering teams to deliver robust, production-grade solutions

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience designing carrier-grade IP network architectures across:
  
  
  
  
  • On-premise telecom environments
  
  
  • Hybrid infrastructures
  
  
  • Public cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
  
  
  
  


• Strong expertise in service provider technologies and protocols, including:
  
  
  
  • IS-IS
  
  
  • MPLS / MPLS-SR
  
  
  • MP-BGP
  
  
  • LDP
  
  
  • QoS
  
  
  
  


• Proven track record producing HLD and LLD documentation for complex network environments


• Hands-on experience with:
  
  
  
  • Routing & switching platforms (Nokia, Cisco, Juniper)
  
  
  • Security platforms (Fortinet or Palo Alto)
  
  
  
  


• Solid understanding of IP networking across both physical and cloud-based infrastructures


• Exposure to network automation and model-driven approaches, including:
  
  
  
  • Netconf / YANG (desirable)
  
  
  • CI/CD-driven network deployment concepts
  
  
  
  

Key Attributes

• Ability to operate at an architecture level, defining strategy as well as design


• Experience working in large-scale telecom / service provider environments


• Strong collaboration skills across architecture, engineering, and delivery teams


• Focus on building scalable, secure, and automation-ready network solutions

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months initial contract (high likelihood of extension)


• Location: Fully remote


• Eligibility: Candidates must be based within Europe (client SLA requirement)


• Language: English (minimum B2 level)

Summary

This role is ideal for a senior-level telecom network architect with deep expertise in IP/MPLS core networks, who is looking to work on cloud transformation initiatives within a carrier-grade environment.

You will be instrumental in shaping how traditional telecom networks evolve into modern, automated, cloud-integrated platforms.