Job Description

Classification: Exempt, Non-Bargaining

Position may be located remote. Preferred locations: Roseville, CA; Rochesther, NH  #LI-Remote 

The Senior Network Architect provides technical expertise, strategic planning and recommendations to executive management for new technologies and network applications in response to business needs. This position works with internal partners to evaluate and design
solutions to meet business and customer requirements which will integrate with and enhance the network. The Senior Network Architect is responsible for fully testing and evaluating their solutions from end-to-end and delivering a refined product to the business.

Responsibilities

Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to Consolidated Communications’ infrastructure needs. Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.

Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructures to support Consolidated Communications’ products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.

Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of Consolidated Communications’ core data networks.

Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements.

Provide technical expertise to Product Development to develop new product strategies and enhance existing product sets.

Contributes to departmental activities and programs by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Benefits Offered

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

401(k) matching
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation and personal days
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Annual bonus program to eligible employee’s based upon organization performance

Other Information

Pay Range (commensurate with skills and experience):  $85,048 – $128,787

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk on the telephone, and use hands to finger, handle or feel/reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and frequent use of computer screens. Occasionally the incumbent may lift up to 30 pounds. The incumbent works primarily in an office environment. There is high potential for fatigue and stress resulting from accomplishment of job duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, familial status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of designing and operating large-scale MPLS networks. (IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, Segment Routing and CGNAT).
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider or Routing & Switching or CCNP SP or equivalent experience & demonstrated expertise.
Proficiency in Python for the purposes of automating repetitive network tasks.
Familiarity with network automation concepts such as intent-based networking and model-driven architectures (YANG).
Working knowledge of REST, RESTCONF and NETCONF interfaces. Cisco NSO experience is a plus.
Exceptional documentation and communication skills. Ability to explain complex technology to non-technical team members.
Working knowledge of VoIP networks. Metaswitch and Broadworks experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of virtual and containerized environments (AWS, VMWare, Kubernetes, Docker)
Familiar with high-speed VNF technologies including DPDK and SR-IOV
Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco or Arista routing platforms.

Strong working knowledge of structured cabling, network facilities & electrical systems.
Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team environment.

 Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering with 7 (seven) or more years directly related experience in a telecommunications service provider network. (Proven technical experience may be substituted for educational requirement).