Network Architect

Description

The Network Architect designs, engineers, and documents DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits across the company's core network. This position analyzes network capacity, customer demand, and upcoming service orders to develop scalable and cost-effective network designs. Key responsibilities include route planning, equipment selection, network resource assignment, preparation of technical design documentation, and development of material lists and engineering drawings.

The Network Architect is responsible for ensuring that all designs adhere to approved engineering standards, quality controls, and operational best practices. This role independently manages routine engineering projects and collaborates with operations, project management, and construction teams to support timely service delivery and network expansion.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in circuit design, network engineering, service provisioning, transport engineering, or a related telecommunications role.
• Knowledge of fiber networks, Ethernet services, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, VLANs, ports, optics, and IP addressing.
• Experience reading and creating network drawings, route maps, equipment records, circuit records, and bills of materials.
• Experience with network equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Cisco, SmartOptics, Nokia, Ciena, Fujitsu, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience with network mapping, inventory, monitoring, or management tools such as 3-GIS, NetBrain, SolarWinds, IP address management systems, or similar tools.
• Ability to compare data across several systems and find missing, incorrect, or conflicting information.
• Ability to follow written procedures, manage assigned work, track open issues, and report risks or delays.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent. A technical degree, industry certification, or similar training is preferred.
• Ability to work full-time in the Allen, Texas office.

Preferred Experience

Experience with dedicated internet access, Ethernet private line, EVPL, wavelength, MPLS, carrier Ethernet, or network-to-network interface services. Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, Network+, CFOT, or similar are preferred.