Senior Technical Architect II

Bells Network Strategy team is seeking a highly motivated and visionary leader to join the team defining our long-term network this senior technical leadership role you will drive the strategic 3 year roadmap with a heavy focus on Wireless Core Networks Satellite Architecture Priority Services and AI/Automation/APIs.

As a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will research and evaluate emerging technologies build business cases and support technology execution teams as they introduce next-generation capabilities. This is a highly visible role requiring active engagement with external vendors standards bodies industry groups regulatory agencies and diverse internal business units.

• Strategy & Roadmap Ownership: Define and maintain the 3 year architectural strategy and technology roadmap focusing on wireless core satellite architecture 6G evolution network services AI automation and APIs.
• Technology Innovation & PoCs: Identify research and assess emerging technology advancements. Define architectural requirements build Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and host industry workshops to drive enhanced performance security and efficiency.
• New Service Enablement: Partner with Product and Business development teams to evaluate new market requirements determine technical feasibility and design end-to-end network capabilities.
• Standards Governance & Compliance: Track global telecom industry trends standards and regulatory updates. Align internal strategies with key global bodies (e.g. 3GPP GSMA ATIS ETSI).
• Convergence & Integration: Think end-to-end to drive seamless integration and optimal performance across wireless wireline and satellite domains.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Alignment: Collaborate closely with IT Operations Security Regulatory and Corporate Strategy as well as external vendors to align network capabilities with overarching business objectives.
• Resilience & Future-Proofing: Ensure network infrastructure designs prioritize flexibility scalability robust security and rapid adaptability to future technological shifts.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Telecommunications Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent practical work experience will also be considered).
• Professional Experience: 8 years of engineering experience in telecommunications network strategy architecture or deep systems engineering.
• Technical Depth: Deep technical expertise in 5G wireless core functions 6G architecture satellite/non-terrestrial network (NTN) integration network access authentication and policy frameworks.
• Financial Acumen: Proven capability building financial business models cost-benefit analyses and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Industry Relations: Strong working knowledge of standard bodies and wireless industry groups (3GPP GSMA ATIS ETSI).
• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership presence with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving consensus across multi-functional engineering and business teams.
• Communication Excellence: Ability to translate highly complex technical concepts into clear strategic narratives for executive technical and business audiences.

• Advanced Access & Services: Experience with VoLTE/VoNR Internet-of-Things (IoT) network security or priority/differentiated services over wireless access.
• Spectrum & RAN: Familiarity with spectrum concepts and Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture.
• Multi-Vendor Ecosystems: Practical experience in multi-vendor core hardware environments (specifically Nokia Ericsson and Juniper infrastructure) and a strong grasp of physical site layout and engineering principles