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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Infrastructure Planner - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Salary:** $102,300 - $209,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Network Service, Network Administration, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Computer Network Operations, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-network-infrastructure-planner-nashville-tn--0f0d33fc-afd4-452e-80c6-f5941453d7ad ## About the Role Network Administration/Management, Oracle, Team Player, Network Operations Center, Cloud Computing, Capacity Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Network Administration/Management, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) ## Description As a Infrastructure Network Planner for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you''ll play a crucial role in expanding and scaling our next-generation cloud services. You''ll be part of the Infrastructure Capacity Planning Group, making strategic decisions that shape our network infrastructure, data center fiber strategy, and market presence. This position will have you leverage your strong relationships with fiber providers, which is crucial for OCI''s growth and operational efficiency. The below key responsibilities and qualifications highlight the strategic nature of these partnerships and the need for a proactive, collaborative approach to vendor management in the fiber space. Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs., As part of Oracle''s onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment. * Lead business development initiatives for network growth, by evaluating and selecting optimal network fiber/wave telecommunications supplier. * Negotiate connectivity agreements and commercial deals that meet technical requirements and support growth. * Develop TCO models for deal analysis in new and existing markets. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on long term fiber strategy with business objectives. * Facilitate open communication channels between OCI''s technical teams and fiber providers'' operations teams. * Represent OCI to senior technical leaders and executives at partner companies. * Establish and maintain strategic relationships with a diverse portfolio of fiber partners. * Negotiate favorable terms, SLAs, and pricing structures with fiber providers, ensuring alignment with OCI''s growth plans. * Stay informed about industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, and new market entrants in the fiber space. * The ability to document your decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as VPs and SVPs. * Lead business development initiatives for network growth, by evaluating and selecting optimal network fiber/wave telecommunications supplier. * Negotiate connectivity agreements and commercial deals that meet technical requirements and support growth. * Develop TCO models for deal analysis in new and existing markets. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on long term fiber strategy with business objectives. * Facilitate open communication channels between OCI''s technical teams and fiber providers'' operations teams. * Represent OCI to senior technical leaders and executives at partner companies. * Establish and maintain strategic relationships with a diverse portfolio of fiber partners. * Negotiate favorable terms, SLAs, and pricing structures with fiber providers, ensuring alignment with OCI''s growth plans. * Stay informed about industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, and new market entrants in the fiber space. * The ability to document your decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as VPs and SVPs.