[Remote] Solutions Architect (Telecom Systems) – Contract – Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Solution Architect to support one of our prestigious global engineering and technology firms. The Solutions Architect serves as a trusted advisor to clients, designing and delivering end-to-end digital solutions that integrate multiple products and services. Responsibilities • Own the end-to-end solution architecture – from discovery and value framing through design, integration, delivery, and post-go-live optimization – tying together multiple products, services, and partners into a cohesive, supportable offering • Create architecture artifacts (context, logical, physical diagrams; sequence diagrams; integration maps; data flows; deployment topologies) • Assist in mapping client business objectives to an integration blueprint (applications, data, security, and operations) that eliminates hand-offs and gaps across products and service lines • Work directly with Product/Service Managers to identify solution gaps, new technology trends, R&D needs, potential new vendors/partners • Create proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to de-risk complex or emerging solutions • Ensure solution compliance with enterprise standards, architecture guardrails, and governance • Partner with cybersecurity and risk teams to conduct architecture risk assessments • Act as Primary Point of Contact for internal and external stakeholders for new solution testing • Participate in multi-stakeholder solution workshops (business, IT, OT, security, finance) to confirm scope, value, and risk; convert outcomes into roadmaps with clear milestones and success criteria • Define standardized interfaces, data contracts, and security controls to ensure seamless interoperability between communications platforms, edge devices, monitoring/analytics, and cloud services • Establish solution acceptance criteria and run-readiness (SLAs/SLOs, resilience, failover, monitoring, support model) to guarantee lifecycle performance and client satisfaction • Partner with delivery, operations, and support teams to hand over an integrated service that maintains solution integrity over time • Support commercial teams by shaping solution packages (scope, assumptions, pricing drivers) and articulating integrated value in client presentations and proposals • Identify opportunities for modernization and innovation (e.g., AI/ML, edge computing, IoT) • Participate in architecture review boards and ensure compliance with enterprise governance • Research and recommend emerging technologies relevant to business needs • Track and report on TCO for solutions under your domain • Other duties as assigned Skills • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or business-related field or equivalent education and experience • Minimum five years' experience in Systems Engineering related to telecoms technologies • Proven ability to understand complex business problems, adjust priorities as needed, exhibit strong upward communication and meet deadlines • Experience in Technical writing (Proposals, Data Sheets, Presentations, Digital Campaigns) • Exceptional communication, presentation, analytical and leadership skills • Must hold/maintain a valid passport and be able to obtain visas for international travel. Exposure to international markets • Masters degree in engineering, technology, or business related field • Experience with customer-facing marketing, communications, and negotiations Company Overview • JAB is a Specialist Recruitment Agency provider of manpower solutions to the Energy, Renewables, Power, Utilities and Technical Industries. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Dundee, Dundee City, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job