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Principal Network Architect

Charlotte, NC, usFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Architect, strategy, and lifecycle management of IP address management (IPAM), DNS, and DHCP infrastructure for a broadband provider.

Role type

Principal Network Architect (IP Management)

Builds

Scalable, automated IP management systems and strategies for broadband, enterprise, and infrastructure environments.

Domain

Telecommunications / IP Networking

Required skills

IPv4/IPv6 addressing strategy, DDI/IPAM platform expertise, BNG/RADIUS architecture, network automation, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/MPLS), address planning and capacity management

Preferred skills

Vendor certifications (Cisco/Juniper/Infoblox), RPKI/route security experience, GPON/XGS-PON service support

Technologies

Infoblox, BlueCat, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, BNG, RADIUS, OSS/BSS, APIs, Segment Routing, VRF

Responsibilities

Define architecture and standards for dynamic/static IP assignment; lead IPv4/IPv6 migration and dual-stack strategies; optimize IPv4 address space utilization; collaborate with BNG, Access, and Core IP teams on end-to-end designs; provide technical leadership on IP routing and reachability issues.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership