Principal Network Architect
Core
Design, engineer, and optimize optical and packet transport infrastructure (DWDM, OTN, ROADM) to support broadband, voice, Ethernet, and enterprise services.
Role type
Principal Network Architect (Transport)
Builds
Metro, regional, and backbone transport networks for capacity, resiliency, and performance.
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Transport
Required skills
DWDM, OTN, ROADM, Ethernet, MPLS, capacity planning, network design, fiber characterization, optical testing, vendor platform expertise (Ciena, Nokia, Cisco), troubleshooting, documentation
Preferred skills
Master's degree, ISP industry experience
Technologies
Ciena 6500, Nokia 1830 PSS/GX, Cisco NCS, VIAVI, EXFO, Spirent
Responsibilities
Develop detailed transport network designs and engineering packages; engineer 10G/100G/400G optical solutions; support network migrations and technology upgrades; perform capacity analysis and risk mitigation; provide technical guidance on investment priorities; validate new platforms via lab testing and POCs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic input
