Enterprise Architect

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong background in the telecommunications and service provider industry to lead the architecture and development of enterprise connectivity solutions. This individual will be responsible for defining and evolving carrier-grade network service offerings, supporting large enterprise customers, and designing scalable architectures that leverage open standards while avoiding vendor lock-in. The ideal candidate has extensive experience developing and selling enterprise networking solutions such as Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, VPLS, EPL, EVC, and SD-WAN services within a service provider environment. This role will partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to create differentiated managed network solutions for enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the strategic architecture roadmap for enterprise network services.
• Design carrier-grade solutions utilizing technologies including:
• MPLS
• Carrier Ethernet
• VPLS
• EPL
• EVPN
• VXLAN
• SD-WAN
• BGP
• Develop and evolve enterprise connectivity portfolios targeted at large commercial and enterprise customers.
• Serve as the technical authority supporting managed service and carrier Ethernet offerings.
• Create scalable architectures that prioritize open standards and interoperability across multiple vendor platforms.
• Drive architectural decisions that reduce vendor dependency and avoid proprietary technology lock-in.
• Define network abstraction, automation, and orchestration strategies leveraging multi-vendor ecosystems.
• Collaborate with sales and solution engineering teams during customer engagements, RFP responses, and strategic pursuits.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend service portfolio enhancements.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and lifecycle management of services.
• Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and technical governance processes across enterprise networking solutions.

• 10+ years of experience in network architecture, enterprise architecture, or telecommunications solution architecture.
• Experience working for a telecommunications carrier, managed services provider, ISP, or service provider environment.
• Deep expertise in:
• MPLS
• Carrier Ethernet services
• VPLS
• EPL
• EVC
• BGP
• EVPN
• VXLAN
• Proven experience developing and managing Carrier Ethernet service portfolios.
• Strong understanding of MEF standards and Carrier Ethernet service frameworks.
• Experience designing and selling network solutions to large enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-vendor network architecture and interoperability.
• Experience designing networks that leverage open standards rather than proprietary technologies.
• Strong understanding of network automation and orchestration platforms, including tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience presenting technical solutions to executives, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• MEF certification or extensive MEF standards experience.
• Experience with SD-WAN platforms in multi-vendor environments.
• Knowledge of disaggregated networking models, white-box switching, and network operating systems.
• Experience architecting managed network services and enterprise service delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with SDN controllers supporting multi-vendor APIs and orchestration platforms. Background supporting product strategy and go-to-market initiatives within a service provider organization.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.