Senior Network Architect – Fixed Wireless, Juniper, Broadband

Senior Network Architect – Fixed Wireless, Juniper, Broadband

Our client, a telecommunications powerhouse, has been a game-changer since its inception in the early 2000s. With a unique fusion of fixed wireless and fiber broadband technologies, they’ve connected thousands of structures, pioneering neighborhood connectivity hubs. Their groundbreaking solutions cater to a broad spectrum, from individual users to large-scale enterprises. Addressing the challenge of limited fiber density in metropolitan hubs, they’ve emerged as leaders in delivering high-speed internet, voice, and unmatched customer service to underserved communities and businesses across key regions.

This organization is seeking an experienced Sr Network Architect to enhance and grow our network. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused and driven to bring efficiency in optimizing the network for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. The role requires multitasking with accuracy, strong analytical and documentation skills, and attention to detail.

This Role Offers:

Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans. Flexible Spending Accounts. Short- and Long-Term Disability. Supplemental Life and AD&D. 401(k) Retirement Savings. Employee Assistance Program. Generous Time Off and Holidays.

Focus:

Design, document, and oversee the implementation of core-to-edge network architecture and routing protocols on Juniper platforms. Explain the design, deployment, operation, and measurement of enterprise and service provider networks to executive decision-makers and internal teams. Evaluate, select, and roll out equipment for both the core network and CPE devices. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement network solutions, providing technical guidance, support, and troubleshooting. Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing network infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Provide technical training individually or in group settings. Design, document, and quote with a bill of material and/or statements of work for network solutions. Act as the final tier of support for network issues. Collaborate with network planning and sales engineering teams, providing pre-sales engineering support. Forecast IP address needs, define best practices, and maintain documentation. Write, review, and oversee the implementation of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and network architecture designs. Stay current with Juniper products, technologies, and industry trends, recommending new hardware or software solutions. Ensure network solutions are designed with security in mind, including firewall configurations and access control. Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Juniper devices and solutions. Work with vendors and partners to evaluate, test, and select hardware and software components, negotiating contracts as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skill Set:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in a network service provider environment. Extensive experience in designing and architecting network solutions with a strong focus on Juniper devices and Juniper Networks technologies. 7+ years of hands-on experience in a Juniper/Cisco environment, with knowledge of routing (BGP/OSPF/ISIS), security (FW, IDP, IPS), and WAN routing technologies. 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing MPLS, EVPNs, VPLSs, and EPLs in a Juniper service provider environment. 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing enterprise campus LAN & branch solutions, VoIP, 802.11 wireless technology, including state-of-the-art architecture reference models for both cloud and premise-based solutions. Active Juniper JNCIP certification or above with service provider experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience using Juniper EX, MX, ACX, and SRX equipment in a metro-ethernet environment.

Experience with SNMP, Telemetry, CFM, and LFM. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and in a team, manage projects, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of active JNCIE, CISSP, and/or CCIE certifications. Experience with SDWAN environments. Familiarity with standalone Virtual Machines OS (VMWare ESX and NSX as well as KVM and Open Source). Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and implementation models (especially using AWS, Azure, and Google). Familiarity with configuration, testing, and turn-up automation. Experience designing service provider internet access architecture. Experience with Security as a Service with multiple security OEMs. Experience with DDOS mitigation, intrusion detection, and prevention. Experience with fixed wireless technologies and geo-redundancy routing methods.

About Blue Signal:

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