Solutions Architect (Telecom Systems) – Contract – Remote

Solution Architect (Telecom Systems) – Contract – Remote JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Solution Architect to support one of our prestigious in global engineering and technology primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry, with operations in defense, aerospace and renewables. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class team in a fast-paced, professional environment. The Solutions Architect serves as a trusted advisor to our clients, partnering with them to design and deliver end-to-end digital solutions that seamlessly orchestrate multiple products and services (e.g., communications, data/edge, monitoring, media) into a single, integrated outcome. The role bridges business outcomes and technical execution to drive measurable value, resilience, and growth for our clients. PLEASE NOTE: • This is a contract position - estimated 6 months with an opportunity for conversion based on performance • Remote | Hours : 7am – 4pm OR 8am – 5pm CST • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship. No sponsorship available 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. Minimum Requirements • 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. Preferred Qualifications • Masters degree in engineering, technology, or business related field. • Experience with customer-facing marketing, communications, and negotiations. Others • Networking, security, and compliance standards • Enterprise architecture principles and frameworks • Cloud platforms and services • Integration patterns and API management • Designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions • Technical documentation and architecture diagrams • Stakeholder communication and requirements gathering • Problem-solving and analytical thinking • Translate business requirements into technical solutions • Evaluate emerging technologies for business fit • Collaborative and team-oriented • Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset • Innovative and proactive in identifying improvements JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V #LI-DNI Apply tot his job