Lead Network Engineer - EMS Platforms, AAA Services & Network Automation - Dallas, TX or Denver, CO or Scottsdale, AZ
Forged Fiber 37•Dallas, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Lead Network Engineer is a senior technical leader within the Architecture, Engineering, and Technology Support (AET) organization, responsible for the reliability, lifecycle management, operational support, testing, integration, and automation of network management platforms and core operational systems supporting a Fiber Broadband network. This role serves as the technical authority for EMS platforms supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia, AAA services including TACACS+ and RADIUS, and network automation initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years supporting EMS, OSS, NMS, or network management platforms.
- Experience with Calix, Adtran, or Nokia EMS platforms.
- Experience implementing or supporting TACACS+ and RADIUS.
- Experience developing automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
- Expert knowledge of EMS, NMS, OSS, and network management platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS, and AAA architecture.
- Experience supporting fiber broadband and FTTH environments.
Nice To Haves
- Nokia Altiplano
- Calix CMS, SMx or Calix Cloud
- Adtran Mosaic
- NetBox and OSS/BSS integrations
Responsibilities
- Define architecture standards and operational requirements for EMS, AAA, and network management platforms.
- Lead design reviews supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia management platforms.
- Develop resiliency, redundancy, scalability, and security standards.
- Serve as a technical lead for EMS environments supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia.
- Own software lifecycle management, upgrades, patch validation, and governance.
- Define EMS integration requirements with OSS, BSS, inventory, and automation systems.
- Design, implement, and support TACACS+, RADIUS, and centralized authentication solutions.
- Develop RBAC and privileged access management standards.
- Lead troubleshooting of authentication and authorization issues.
- Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, XML, JSON, YAML, and API Integration.
- Create automated workflows for provisioning, compliance validation, testing, and reporting.
- Reduce manual processes through automation initiatives.
Benefits
- Health
- Life
- Voluntary Lifestyle benefits
- other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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