Senior Network Architect

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

GoNetspeed is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to plan and design the future network. This position is responsible for overall service provider network technology strategy and planning.  This position includes responsibility for vendor recommendation, design, and planning for significant network deployments and upgrades. This position works closely with Planning and Design Engineers on network deployment and implementation planning.  This position also works closely with OSP Engineering on fiber network design.  This position collaborates with organizational leaders to understand business impact of technology decisions.

Essential Job Functions:

·       Responsible for planning and designing new network deployments

·       Responsible for planning evolution of voice and data network to enhance service offerings and reliability

·       Responsible for overall IP, Optical, Transport, and Access Network design and planning

·       DHCP/DNS/IPAMS (DDI) planning and design

·       Routing protocols (e.g., IGP/EGP)

·       SR-MPLS / TI-LFA

·    Experience with BGP, CGNAT, Linux/Unix, Python/Shell Scripting

·       Experience with Ciena, Cisco, and Juniper equipment

·       CCNP/CCIE Preferred

·       Plans and designs complex network augments and rearrangements to the existing network.

·       Network Planning – responsible for long term planning, and budget preparation.

·       Capacity planning – Utilize capacity data to make projections and anticipate needed upgrades

·       Focus on product roadmaps to constantly improve the value of our service offerings for our customers and hold vendors accountable for deliverables, including by not limited to technical specifications, implementation specifications and service delivery standards

·       Vendor selection – equipment and technology specification and selection

·       Develop and document high level standards for GONETSPEED service deployments

·       Work with internal technical teams for product placement and feature improvements for reliability, availability, and serviceability

·       Audit and assess network against customer requirements and best practice

·       Remote access design, network security design

·       Provide technical assistance and support to other teams for major systems improvements.

·       Mentor and train team members and coworkers in new technology

·       Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.*

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:                                                             

·       Expertise in Service Provider IP voice systems and SIP required

·       Experience designing and specifying Fiber Access network systems

·       Experience with DWDM, OTN, and Carrier Ethernet technologies

·       Experience turning up VMs (e.g., ESXi, KVM, etc.), containers (e.g., Docker, LXC, etc.)

·       Experience with Cable TV and DOCSIS technologies preferred

·       Experience with design, planning, maintenance of IP Networking and Routing solutions in a service provider environment required

·       Experience with design, planning, installation and maintenance of Carrier Ethernet and Optical Transport solutions in a service provider environment required

·       Knowledge of industry standards and best common procedures

·       Knowledge of company products and services.

·       Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

·       Knowledge of general office procedures.

·       Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, two-way radio, and telephone systems.

·       Problem solving and network troubleshooting skills

·       Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.

·       Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

·       Ability to work with numbers and calculations and create budgets and forecasts.

·       Ability to pay close attention to detail and schedules.

·       Ability to effectively function as a team player.

·       Ability to work nights and weekends when required

·       Travel throughout the northeast frequently required

·       Occasional travel to various GONETSPEED properties required

Education and Experience:   

High school diploma required; 2 or 4 year degree preferred, with a minimum of five years of technical telephone utility and internet experience. Prior management experience preferred. 

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.