Technical Solution Architect

Manhattan, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

seeking a senior Telecom Solution Engineer / Solutions Architect to lead a mission critical Channel Bank and legacy telecom retirement initiative. This role is accountable for both technical strategy and execution operating as a hands on subject matter expert while providing structured execution leadership across multiple stakeholders in a regulated utility environment.

The role will evaluate existing legacy telecommunications systems identify service dependencies and design a phased migration approach to transition services from TDM based technologies (Channel Bank POTS 56K T1) to modern Ethernet MPLS fiber and wireless solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end execution of legacy telecom retirement efforts from discovery through decommission
Perform service inventory and dependency analysis including demarcation and site constraints
Develop migration phases cutover plans rollback strategies and testing requirements
Own or technically direct carrier engagement including ordering provisioning turn ups and disconnects
Coordinate execution across carriers contractors internal SMEs operations teams and leadership
Lead cutover events providing real time technical oversight (on site or remote as required)
Maintain execution tracking risk management and status reporting using Microsoft 365 tools
Drive formal service decommissioning and billing disconnects to ensure cost savings are realized
Ensure adherence to change management and regulatory standards common to utility environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

Ability to design phased migration strategies cutover plans rollback procedures and testing approaches
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel SharePoint Teams) Visio Project for tracking and reporting
Direct experience owning or technically directing carrier orders (ASRs LSRs provisioning turn ups disconnects)
Extensive expertise in legacy telecom infrastructure including Channel Banks POTS 56K and T1
Hands on leadership of cutover events with real time technical decision making
Proven leadership of end to end telecom migrations and retirements in live production environments
Strong stakeholder management skills across carriers contractors SMEs and senior leadership
Strong working knowledge of Ethernet MPLS E Line E LAN fiber and wireless access

Nice To Have

Experience in utility or regulated environments
Experience with telecom billing validation and cost recovery
Exposure to SCADA OT or critical infrastructure communications
Familiarity with ITIL-based change and incident management
PMP or equivalent certification
Solutions Architecture or Sales Engineering background with a carrier or network vendor

Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end execution of legacy telecom retirement efforts from discovery through decommission
Perform service inventory and dependency analysis including demarcation and site constraints
Develop migration phases cutover plans rollback strategies and testing requirements
Own or technically direct carrier engagement including ordering provisioning turn ups and disconnects
Coordinate execution across carriers contractors internal SMEs operations teams and leadership
Lead cutover events providing real time technical oversight (on site or remote as required)
Maintain execution tracking risk management and status reporting using Microsoft 365 tools
Drive formal service decommissioning and billing disconnects to ensure cost savings are realized
Ensure adherence to change management and regulatory standards common to utility environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

Ability to design phased migration strategies cutover plans rollback procedures and testing approaches
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel SharePoint Teams) Visio Project for tracking and reporting
Direct experience owning or technically directing carrier orders (ASRs LSRs provisioning turn ups disconnects)
Extensive expertise in legacy telecom infrastructure including Channel Banks POTS 56K and T1
Hands on leadership of cutover events with real time technical decision making
Proven leadership of end to end telecom migrations and retirements in live production environments
Strong stakeholder management skills across carriers contractors SMEs and senior leadership
Strong working knowledge of Ethernet MPLS E Line E LAN fiber and wireless access

Nice To Have

Experience in utility or regulated environments
Experience with telecom billing validation and cost recovery
Exposure to SCADA OT or critical infrastructure communications
Familiarity with ITIL-based change and incident management
PMP or equivalent certification
Solutions Architecture or Sales Engineering background with a carrier or network vendor