Network Solutions Architects / Senior Network Engineers

You will work closely with Network Architects and Field Engineers to translate high level architecture into production ready network infrastructure supporting MPLS and L3VPN services at scale., * Provide onsite support as needed for deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting of backbone and data center network infrastructure

• Execute initial commissioning of network equipment using a Meraki SD WAN out of band management network with Raspberry Pi based console access
• Analyze fiber KMZ data and fiber distance measurements to assess feasibility and guide network design decisions
• Develop and maintain implementation artifacts, including:

-Bills of Materials (BOMs)

-Cross connect tables

-As built documentation

-CIQ type deployment deliverables

• Install GISO images, validate firmware/software versions, and ensure compliance with architectural standards
• Apply approved golden configuration templates for initial deployments across:

-Cisco 8201 platforms with 400G coherent optics

-A1K systems operating as EDFAs

-Cisco 9902 platforms acting as MPLS PE (Provider Edge) routers delivering customer services

• Support statewide network deployments, including new communities and market expansions
• Collaborate closely with Network Architects to translate product and architectural designs into technical requirements
• Partner with field engineers during deployments and travel onsite for chronic or acute network issues when required
• Deliver production ready, standards compliant infrastructure while operating independently with minimal supervision

• Strong experience with large scale service provider or backbone networks
• Hands on experience with MPLS and L3VPN architectures
• Experience deploying and supporting Cisco IOS XR based platforms
• Familiarity with backbone router deployments (500+ routers environment)
• Experience supporting data center and backbone builds (e.g., deploying 20+ cabinets of routers/switches per project)
• Ability to create and maintain network drawings, designs, cut sheets, and implementation documentation
• Comfortable working in new market builds and greenfield deployments
• Strong ability to work cross functionally with architects, engineers, and operations teams