Architect IP/Optical

You will be directly shaping the future of KPNs network footprint. Through your designs and leadership you will ensure the integration of modern IP/MPLS and Optical transport capabilities contribute to strategic planning and support execution through detailed design and collaboration. Youll be a key enabler of transformation and innovation bringing clarity and direction across organisational and technological boundaries.

Your key responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the target architecture for KPNs Metro Core and Peering networks covering  areas such as WDM OTN Photonics  and multi-layer convergence.
• Translate KPNs Metro Core and Peering network strategy into detailed architectural designs network principles and design patterns.
• Collaborate with strategy leads to ensure architectural alignment with business goals and customer value.
• Support the design and execution of transformation programmes ensuring architectural integrity throughout.
• Act as the architectural lead during technology evaluations proof-of-concepts and design validations.
• Guide vendor selection and engagement to ensure technical and strategic fit with KPNs architectural goals.
• Provide thought leadership and technical coaching to engineering operations and project teams across KPN.
• Contribute to business case development by articulating the architectural impact and value.

Qualifications :

Youll be part of the Network & Cloud team: a dedicated group of strategists architects and transformation experts passionate about technology and innovation. Together you work within the Technology OfficeKPNs innovation enginewhere strategy is translated into action and real results.

You are a visionary architect with a hands-on approach. You simplify complexity build scalable and resilient designs and communicate technical decisions clearly at all levels. You combine strategic awareness with technical depth and enjoy guiding transformation across organizational boundaries.

 

To succeed in this role you bring:

• Proven experience in telecom network architecture with strong expertise in Optical Transport (WDM OTN coherent optics) as well as good understanding of  IP/MPLS (BGP IS-IS Segment Routing and EVPN).
• A systems-thinking mindset with the ability to design for scalability operational efficiency and future growth.
• Understanding of photonics fibre infrastructure planning optical switching and converged IP-optical design.
• Experience working within complex transformation programmes and cross-functional environments.
• The ability to simplify complexity and clearly communicate architectural decisions and rationale.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to mentor and engage with stakeholders across business and technology.
• A strategic awareness of technology trends market movements and vendor roadmaps relevant to IP and Optical networking.

Aanvullende informatie :

As an employer we offer you an attractive package including:

• Gross monthly salary between 6576 and 10389 depending on your experience (based on 40 hours)
• A fixed 13th-month salary partially paid monthly and partially in January
• Annual individual and collective salary increases according to our collective labor agreement (CAO)
• 1500 per year for personal development which you can use for training coaching or courses
• Flexible vacation days where you decide (in consultation with your manager) how to take time off
• Work-life balance: Hybrid working (2 days at the office 3 days at home) transition leave and the option to swap public holidays for a cultural or religious holiday of your choice
• Home office setup including a mobile phone & laptop
• 50% discount on KPN products and services so you can stream call and browse at a lower cost
• Full reimbursement of public transport costs or 0.23 per km for travel by car. Prefer cycling Get 0.40 per km as a bicycle allowance
• Lease bike program: If you have a permanent contract KPN contributes to the monthly cost of a city bike e-bike road bike or speed pedelec
• Excellent pension plan: 23% total contribution with KPN covering 16% and you contributing 7%

Ready to Make an Impact

We believe in the power of technology especially combined with human connection. Thats why we would love to meet you!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time