Lead IT Architect, Autonomous Network

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities providing consulting digital services technology solutions and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things creating lasting value and impact for our communities partners and people. Our diverse workforce of 14000 has delivered large-scale mission-critical and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

We are seeking a seasoned leader to define and implement strategy for Autonomous Networks for CSP customers and lead transformation programs that leverage AI/ML GenAI orchestration and OSS/BSS integration. This role will head a team of Systems Integration engineers and AI developers to design and deliver solutions that enable Telco operators to achieve TM Forum Autonomous Network Level 4. You will engage at a leadership level with Telco customers providing thought leadership and driving strategic initiatives

Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the Autonomous Network strategy for CSP customers.o
• Lead a cross-functional team of Network domain engineers SI engineers SW DevOps developers AI developers and Infrastructure engineers to deliver TM Forum Level 4 autonomous solutions.
• Provide leadership-level engagement with global Telco customers influencing transformation roadmaps.

Solution Design & Integration

• Responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of end-to-end technology solutions that align with CSP business objectives and technical constraints.
• Architect and integrate OSS/BSS systems for fault performance configuration/change and service management.
• Ensure interoperability between legacy systems and next-generation platforms (SDN/NFV cloud-native intent-based networking)
• Evaluate technologies and vendors for solution fit and integration feasibility.

AI & Autonomous Networks

• Develop and implement AI/ML and GenAI models for predictive maintenance self-healing and self-optimizing networks.
  Drive closed-loop automation digital twins and intent-based orchestration aligned with TM Forum standards.
• Lead the AI/automation portfolio for wireless and wireline networks including orchestration and AI-driven solutions.

Thought Leadership & Governance

• Provide thought leadership in network strategy AI/GenAI models and end-to-end automation.
• Engage in architecture deployment and strategic planning for Telco transformation.
• Oversee vendor integration governance frameworks and performance optimization.
• Provide transition planning between current-state and target-state capabilities across domains

The ideal profile should have:

• Bachelors degree in Telecom Electrical Computer Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 15 years of experience in Telco networks engineering and operations with proven delivery of autonomous network solutionsFamiliarity with TM Forum standards in Autonomous Networks and Intent-based networking.
  Expertise
• in TM Forum Autonomous Network Level 4 design and implementation OSS/BSS integration and orchestration Zero touch operations and AI/ML-driven automation and AIOps
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex integration projects.
• trong executive presence and ability to engage with C-level stakeholders.
  Prof
• Liency in translating business requirements into end-to-end functional and technical solution designs
• Able to assess technical trade-offs manage design decisions and provide solution alternatives
• Strong systems integration and software delivery background including cloud-native and enterprise IT architecturesArchitecture design skills across application data integration and infrastructure layer
• Experience designing target-state architectures transition roadmaps and integration strategies
• Knowledge of interoperability standards APIs service-oriented architecture container orchestration (K8s) microservices and event-driven systems
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) including cloud-native services
• Expertise in cloud-native hybrid and legacy architecture modelsExperience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g. Docker Kubernetes

Experience with Agile delivery methods backlog management and cross-functional team coordination
Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow Jira Service Management) and operational governance processes

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefsAdventure Excellence Integrity Ownership and Unityand we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients Growing our people and Creating our future.

Together we make the extraordinary happen.

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