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Network Architect

Remote (US)
A large communications infrastructure provider
Posted 3 Oct 2026

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About the role

Serves as a subject matter expert for an MPLS-based multi-service backbone carrying layer 2 and layer 3 products. Designs, implements and documents new technologies while giving top-tier troubleshooting support to customers.

What you will do

Analyze, define and develop end-to-end layer 2 and layer 3 architecture
Develop scalable network designs, solutions and policy recommendations with other teams
Guide platform decisions and advise network planning and operations groups
Lead development of network infrastructure through architecture design documents
Conduct lab testing of new architectures, platforms and inter-networking software
Represent the company at standards development organizations and conferences

What they look for

Strong knowledge of Ethernet, QoS, MPLS/RSVP-TE, VPLS, L3VPN, IS-IS, OSPF and MP-BGP
Skills building layer 2 and layer 3 networks in metro and long-haul applications
Experience modeling the financial impact of decisions
Strong vendor negotiation skills
Scripting and automation skills in Perl or Python with NETCONF/YANG

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