Technology Architect - SDN/NFV :: W2 Position

Job Title: Technology Architect – SDN/NFV Platform Management

Location: Richardson, TX
Employment Type: W2

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Technology Architect – SDN/NFV Platform Management to lead the strategy, management, and evolution of enterprise network platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SDN/NFV technologies, SD-WAN, and network platform management, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and business teams.

Required Skills

• Experience in SDN/NFV and SD-WAN technologies
• Strong background in Network Product or Platform Management
• Knowledge of enterprise networking (Routing, Switching, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN)
• Experience managing platform lifecycle, roadmap, and releases
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Agile/Scrum experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance SDN/NFV network platforms
• Define platform strategy and roadmap
• Gather and prioritize business and technical requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendor teams
• Drive platform improvements, releases, and lifecycle management
• Monitor platform performance and ensure high availability
• Support the adoption of new networking technologies and best practices