UTOPIA Fiber

Network Architect

General Job Description

The Network Architect works closely with the Network Design team and the DevOps Manager in designing the overall network architecture, creating configuration standards, evaluating new network vendor solutions, and automation implementation for all network devices and processes in the UTOPIA Fiber network. They will also work with the Operations Network Engineering team to plan network maintenance to expand network capacity, implement critical core network changes, and address service impacting issues. The Network Architect will work with Network Engineering, Network Operations Center (NOC), Field Services Group (FSG), and Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to solve operational issues and respond to network outages that require escalation.

Essential Job Functions
  • Design and implement overall network architecture
  • Set and refine implementation standards
  • Evaluate new vendor solutions
  • Work with Network Design team to automate all network and process functions
  • Organize and manage network changes
  • Respond to and solve operational issues that cause network disruption and outages
  • Work with the Operations team
Education and Experience

The Network Architect should have the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, networking or related field
  • Five to ten years of experience in network engineering design and implementation
  • Or an equivalent combination of education or experience
Supervisor

The Network Architect will report to the DevOps Manager

Skill Set

You will likely have:

  • 5-10 years network engineering and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience working in an Internet Service Provider (ISP) environment.
  • Experience in interacting with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

You should be comfortable working with:

  • IPv4/v6
  • BGP, Segment Routing with IS-IS, OSPF
  • MPLS and its associated signaling protocols.
  • QoS
  • Optical transceivers/WDM components and their use in a fiber network design/operation
  • Layer 2 VPN services such as VPLS/EVPN and E-Tree/E-LAN/E-Line based designs and VLANs
  • DHCP / DNS / NTP / SNMP / etc
  • ACLs
  • OSI Model
  • Linux
  • Data analysis
  • Network Monitoring Systems
  • Outside plant equipment installation standards
  • Industry standards and practices for outage response

You should have some familiarity with:

  • IGMP/Multicast
  • Python and YAML
  • Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP, PVST+, etc.)
  • Interfaces for working with networking devices (gRPC, Netconf, SNMP, etc.)
  • Open access models and network design from a fiber to the premise perspective

Having some knowledge about these areas is desirable

  • Network Automation / Autoconfiguration
  • Fiber deployment technologies such as Active Ethernet and PON
  • Docker
  • PHP and shell scripting
  • Git
  • CI/CD
Certifications

Nokia SRA or CCIE preferred

Work Environment

Typical office setting with typical climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, which do not generally require muscular strain. Extensive sitting and keyboard functions creating various degrees of eyestrain and muscle tension. Job functions normally require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and guided problem solving. Periodic exposure to seasonal elements when local and regional travel is required to work at hut and cabinet locations.

Screening
  • Employment screening is based on meeting the minimum requirements and job-related experience, skills, knowledge and education
  • Criminal background checks are conducted on all UTOPIA Fiber positions; non-disclosure may result in dismissal
  • A valid, lawful driver’s license is required at time of appointment
Pre-Employment Testing
  • Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background investigation.
Compensation

Salary depends on applicant qualifications. This is a UTOPIA Fiber full-time salary position and includes UTOPIA Fiber benefits package including URS retirement plan, health insurance with HSA option, dental insurance, and several other benefits.