Paratus is seeking to appoint a Technical: Head / Head of Technical. The Head of Technical will lead the organisation’s technical strategy, network architecture and operations, ensuring scalable, secure and high-performing infrastructure. The role includes overseeing network design, maintaining operational reliability, leading technical teams, escalation point for complex engineering, managing key projects, serving on group of companies technical committees and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- lead the organisation’s technical strategy, network architecture and operations, ensuring scalable, secure and high-performing infrastructure
- overseeing network design, maintaining operational reliability, leading technical teams, escalation point for complex engineering, managing key projects, serving on group of companies technical committees and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in telecommunications or IT, including senior technical leadership roles
- Proven expertise in network architecture, design and operations
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
- Relevant Professional certifications (e.g, CCIE, JNCIE, ACE-L7, or equivalent)
- Strong Analytic skills in Complex Multi-vendor Environments
- Strong Leadership and communication skills
- Fibre Transmission: DWDM, OTN
- Microwave Transmission: PTP Microwave, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
- MPLS/IP Networks: Juniper, Cisco, Arista
- Carrier Transit: Arista, Cisco
- Cloud & Server Infrastructure Architecture
- Backup & Data Protection Application Systems
- Software Development Leadership
- Network Security Architecture
How to Apply
Email: hr.bw@paratus.africa. Applications must include a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and referees. Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing Date: 14 days from publication of this advert.