Network Architect Engineer

Frontier Communications•Seattle, WA

10d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for researching, designing and deploying IP technologies across a wide variety of network vendors and applications. A successful candidate should have a deep understanding of Service Provider-related technologies such as: Routing Protocols and technologies, Carrier Ethernet, Transport/Optical Technologies, TCP/IP and Multicast. He or she should also have a good understanding of common business/financial drivers and be capable of considering those impacts when developing strategies. We are seeking an elite Network Architect. To be considered for this role, you must currently hold an active CCIE (Service Provider or Enterprise), JNCIE-SP, or Nokia SRA, or proven equivalent experience and possess deep, real-world experience in high-level network design and architecture. The ability to be self-driven and multi-task several complex projects are also key attributes for a successful candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in IP networking, routing protocols required.
Experience in collaborating with various departments to create financial models, business cases, and presentations based on complex network designs in order to influence future designs.
Deep knowledge and demonstrated expertise in many of the following protocols and technologies: Ethernet, TCP/IP, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS (LDP/RSVP), High Availability (VRRP/HSRP/GLBP), Multicast (PIM/IGMP), QoS, HTTP, SSL, VOIP is required.
Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills associated with planning, design and implementation of complicated service provider architectures and applications
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex topics across multiple organizations and at different levels.

Nice To Haves

To be considered for this role, you must currently hold an active CCIE (Service Provider or Enterprise), JNCIE-SP, or Nokia SRA, or proven equivalent experience
Strong understanding of large-scale network capacity management, modeling, and troubleshooting skills desired
Experience with U-Verse, FiOS, or other triple-play architectures including the associated underlying access, Ethernet, and/or transport network infrastructures.
Experience with large-scale service provider Carrier Ethernet and/or core IP networks
Strong knowledge of service provider routing and/or transport architectures, including knowledge of commonly used network hardware vendors (Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Adtran, Calix, Coriant, Ciena, etc.)
Software development and/or scripting experience

Responsibilities

Supporting the configuration, implementation, administration and efficiency of Frontier IP, Access and Video Networks
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and other network or system issues related to the network
Creating Method of Procedures for configuring, testing or otherwise modifying network elements, solutions or architectures.
Developing documentation for testing, troubleshooting or administrating network devices or network architectures
Developing test plans for evaluating new technologies or features
Working with Network Operations teams to aid in troubleshooting efforts or supporting long-running network projects

Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000 to $145,000
20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
Tuition Assistance Program
Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
3 weeks of paid caregiver leave