NRTC is hiring a
Network Architect II

Summary

This Network Architect position at NRTC involves researching, designing, and deploying IP technologies across various network vendors and applications. The role requires creating detailed designs and configuration blueprints, working with sales teams, developing healthy partner relationships, and contributing to the development of NRTC intellectual property. The employee will also participate in RFPs/RFI development, product evaluations, and ensure optimal results for the business.

Requirements

• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in many of the following protocols and technologies: Ethernet, TCP/IP, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS (LDP/RSVP), High Availability (VRRP/HSRP/GLBP), Multicast (PIM/IGMP), QoS, HTTP, SSL, VOIP
• Proficient in Cisco and Juniper CLI commands
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills associated with planning, design and implementation of complicated service provider architectures and applications
• Knowledge of Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) based Ethernet Service Architectures and technologies such as ELINE, ELAN, E-ACCESS
• Knowledge of Optical Networking technologies such as CDA or CD/C Flex-Grid ROADM, DCI, CFP2-DCO, QSFP-DD, Coherent Optics, 16-64 QAM
• Advanced knowledge with routing technologies such BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Segment Routing, ISIS-SR, OSPF-SR, BGP-LU, DHCP and DNS services, etc
• Familiarity with YAML, Python, Perl, or other such scripting languages
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and NFV technologies
• Strong network troubleshooting skills desired
• Current industry certifications: CCNP or equivalent certification highly preferred, CCDP, CISSP, ITILv3, etc
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years industry experience at a Service Provider or similar environment focused in IP routing and core network technologies

Responsibilities

• Researching, designing, and deploying IP technologies across a wide variety of network vendors and applications
• Work with various departments within Core Network, Access Network, OSP Planning & Engineering, VoIP Engineering, and other operations and support organizations in the planning, configuration, and implementation associated with our Member’s IP routing, transport/aggregation and access network(s)
• Prepare and present detailed designs and configuration blueprints for complex solutions in the areas of routing, switching, wireless and security
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, understanding their business challenges and proposing solutions
• Develop High Level Designs and Architectures
• Participate in RFPs/RFI development, product evaluations, coordinate product and service selections, and ensure that pricing, terms, and conditions for supplier contracts meet industry standards while achieving optimal results for the business
• Participate in requirements analysis, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification) in the development and evaluation of networks and information systems
• Participate in the evaluation of new hardware, software, and virtualized products and solutions to support our member's service provider Core, Edge, and Aggregation network layers focusing on cost-savings, scalability, and reliability
• Ensure full stack integration is achievable and network design architectures support device/product needs including Cos/QoS and network traffic prioritization
• Work with team leaders to develop new technologies, vendor products and equipment including development and execution of Proof-of-Concept testing procedures, perform Alpha and Beta testing by working with Engineering and Operations team members
• Design, build and test of Cloud Networking and Security services such as edge and core firewalls, proxies and load balancers, direct network connections with public cloud providers such as express route, direct connect, etc
• Develop, support, and communicate network conceptual designs, engineering policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures with service provider as well as other stakeholders
• Validate any implemented designs architected meet original design specifications
• Perform all aspects of technical deployment projects, including an implementation plan, methods of procedures, additional technical resource identification, and execution of work
• Provide assistance as needed to the Engineering and Operations teams for implementation, troubleshooting, and repair of network installations and customer deployments