Principal Network Architect

Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Network Architect for Transport to join our growing team. As Principal Network Architect you will be responsible for the development of tactical and strategic solutions that deliver on the corporate vision while establishing architecture standards.  

As a Network Architect for Transport you will be responsible for the engineering design deployment optimization and lifecycle support of Brightspeeds optical and packet transport infrastructure. You will work closely with Network Architecture Lab Planning Operations Field Engineering vendors and other technical teams to ensure the transport network provides the capacity resiliency performance and reliability required to support Brightspeeds broadband voice Ethernet and enterprise services. 

As Principal Network Architect you will have the following responsibilities:  

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for optical and packet transport technologies including DWDM OTN ROADM Ethernet and high-capacity wavelength services. 

• Engineer and support metro regional and backbone transport networks supporting broadband voice enterprise mobile backhaul and network infrastructure connectivity. 

• Develop detailed transport network designs based on capacity requirements traffic forecasts network topology resiliency requirements and service growth. 

• Engineer 10G 100G 400G and emerging higher-speed optical transport solutions including wavelength assignments optical paths equipment requirements and capacity planning. 

• Design and engineer DWDM/ROADM optical networks including wavelength routing amplification dispersion considerations optical power budgets and fiber-loss requirements. 

• Support transport platforms and technologies from vendors such as Ciena Nokia Cisco Fujitsu Infinera Ribbon and other strategic Brightspeed suppliers. 

• Develop detailed engineering packages bills of material (BOMs) equipment configurations fiber assignments port assignments rack requirements and implementation documentation. 

• Work closely with Network Planning and Architecture to translate network strategy and capacity requirements into executable transport engineering designs. 

• Partner with Operations Field Engineering and implementation teams to ensure transport solutions can be successfully deployed commissioned monitored and supported. 

• Perform capacity analysis and identify network augmentations required to address bandwidth growth congestion equipment limitations and network resiliency. 

• Engineer network diversity and protection strategies to minimize single points of failure and improve overall network availability. 

• Support fiber route analysis and identify potential route diversity fiber exhaust span-loss capacity and resiliency risks. 

• Review and validate transport network designs including optical paths circuit routing equipment configurations fiber assignments and network protection schemes. 

• Provide technical support for complex transport network incidents chronic network issues performance degradation and escalations. 

• Assist Operations with troubleshooting optical impairments high loss degraded wavelengths equipment failures fiber-related issues and transport network alarms. 

• Support network migrations equipment replacements capacity augments technology upgrades network grooming and legacy platform retirement initiatives. 

• Develop and maintain transport engineering standards design guidelines approved configurations and operational best practices. 

• Evaluate new transport technologies platforms optics and software releases through technical analysis lab testing Proof of Concept (POC) and field validation. 

• Work with Network Architecture and the Brightspeed lab to validate new transport platforms optics configurations and network designs before production deployment. 

• Participate in vendor technical reviews and evaluate proposed solutions for technical compliance interoperability scalability reliability and lifecycle considerations. 

• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies associated with capacity fiber availability equipment lifecycle interoperability resiliency and network performance. 

• Maintain accurate network engineering documentation and ensure engineering records reflect deployed network configurations. 

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to Network Planning Architecture Operations Product and leadership regarding transport network requirements and investment priorities. 

• Continually assess the existing transport environment and identify opportunities to improve capacity reliability operational efficiency scalability and cost effectiveness. 

Qualifications :

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: 

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline; equivalent telecommunications experience may be considered. 

• 15 years of telecommunications network engineering experience with significant experience in optical or packet transport networks. 

•  Strong working knowledge of DWDM CWDM OTN ROADM Ethernet MPLS and carrier-grade transport technologies. 

• Experience engineering and supporting carrier-class optical platforms preferably including Ciena 6500 Nokia 1830 PSS/GX Cisco NCS platforms or comparable transport systems. 

• Experience with metro regional long-haul and backbone transport network architectures. 

• Knowledge of Ethernet services and transport technologies including VLANs LAG L2VPN MEF services QoS and Ethernet OAM. 

• Experience performing network capacity planning traffic analysis circuit grooming network augmentation and infrastructure forecasting. 

• Experience developing detailed network engineering documentation including diagrams equipment requirements port assignments fiber assignments BOMs implementation packages and Methods of Procedure (MOPs). 

• Experience with fiber characterization and optical test equipment such as OTDRs optical power meters spectrum analyzers and Ethernet/transport test sets. 

• Familiarity with test platforms from vendors such as VIAVI EXFO Spirent or Equivalent. 

• Experience identifying potential design capacity performance resiliency interoperability and support risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies. 

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to isolate complex issues across fiber optical transport Ethernet and packet layers. 

• Understanding of telecommunications facilities including racks power grounding fiber distribution patch panels DC power systems and environmental requirements. 

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to isolate complex issues across fiber optical transport Ethernet and packet layers. 

BONUS POINTS FOR: 

• Masters Degree  

• Telecom/Cable/Internet Service Provider industry experience 

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Additional Information :

WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or field-based depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact to initiate the accommodations process. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time