Network Planner
Core
Strategic planning, procurement, and management of core network connectivity (wavelength and dark fiber) to support AI infrastructure growth.
Role type
Senior Network Planner (Infrastructure Capacity)
Builds
High-capacity, resilient backbone network for AI compute platforms
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Telecommunications
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Network capacity forecasting, wavelength/DWDM/dark fiber solutions, vendor relationship management, network architecture design, circuit diversity planning, capacity optimization
Preferred skills
Ciena/Nokia/Infinera/Cisco equipment knowledge, IP routing/switching, network automation, international carrier markets (EMEA/APAC)
Technologies
GIS systems, FiberLocator, capacity management platforms
Responsibilities
Procure new backbone network capacity from telecom vendors, review and design capacity solutions, monitor and optimize existing circuits, develop long-term capacity forecasts, manage vendor relationships, maintain network documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC