Network Architect

FiberLight LLC • Allen, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Architect designs, engineers, and documents DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits across the company's core network. The role analyzes network capacity, customer demand, and upcoming service orders to develop scalable, cost-effective network designs. Responsibilities include route planning, equipment selection, network resource assignment, preparation of technical design documentation, and development of material lists and engineering drawings.

The Network Architect ensures that designs adhere to approved engineering standards, quality controls, and operational best practices. The role independently manages routine engineering projects and collaborates with operations, project management, and construction teams to support timely service delivery and network expansion. The position requires full-time work in the Allen, Texas office.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in circuit design, network engineering, service provisioning, transport engineering, or a related telecommunications role.
• Knowledge of fiber networks, Ethernet services, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, VLANs, ports, optics, and IP addressing.
• Experience reading and creating network drawings, route maps, equipment records, circuit records, and bills of materials.
• Experience with network equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Cisco, SmartOptics, Nokia, Ciena, Fujitsu, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience with network mapping, inventory, monitoring, or management tools such as 3-GIS, NetBrain, SolarWinds, IP address management systems, or similar tools.
• Ability to compare data across several systems and identify missing, incorrect, or conflicting information.
• Ability to follow written procedures, manage assigned work, track open issues, and report risks or delays.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work full-time in the Allen, Texas office.

Nice To Haves

• A technical degree, industry certification, or similar training.
• Experience with dedicated internet access, Ethernet private line, EVPL, wavelength, MPLS, carrier Ethernet, or network-to-network interface services.
• Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, Network+, CFOT, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and document DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits across the company's core network.
• Analyze network capacity, customer demand, and upcoming service orders to develop scalable and cost-effective network designs.
• Plan routes, select equipment, and assign network resources.
• Prepare technical design documentation, material lists, and engineering drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with approved engineering standards, quality controls, and operational best practices.
• Independently manage routine engineering projects.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and construction teams to support service delivery and network expansion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED