Senior Network Architect

Omni Fiber • Allen, TX

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About The Position

Omni Fiber is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, optimize, and support the backbone of its growing fiber network infrastructure. The role focuses on scalable FTTH architectures and broadband backbone infrastructure, including deployment and optimization of XGS-PON technologies, routing, transport, and peering environments. The architect will research emerging technologies, improve products and network lifecycle practices, work with vendors, provide Tier 3 escalation support, test and validate platforms, and establish network standards and operational best practices. The role also includes collaboration across Engineering, Product, Operations, and the NOC, technical mentorship, and support for maintenance windows, limited on-call activities, and operational escalations.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or ISP operations.
• Strong expertise with XGS-PON/FTTH technologies, BGP, MPLS, OSPF/IS-IS, IPv6, and NAT/CG-NAT.
• Working knowledge of VPN and transport technologies.
• Deep experience with broadband service provider networks, access architectures, and core backbone infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of routing, switching, fiber transport, peering, and subscriber management technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and documentation skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives from research through deployment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS/JNCIP, or relevant broadband/optical certifications.
• Experience with platforms such as Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve scalable FTTH architectures and broadband backbone network infrastructure.
• Lead deployment, optimization, and scaling of XGS-PON technologies, routing, transport, and peering environments.
• Evaluate industry trends and technologies and conduct research to drive product improvements and network lifecycle enhancements.
• Work with hardware, software, and technology vendors to evaluate equipment, manage roadmaps, negotiate technical specifications, and support platform integration.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for critical network, XGS-PON, and backbone performance issues.
• Test and validate new hardware, platforms, and configurations, including proof-of-concept benchmarks.
• Develop network standards, engineering templates, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Operations, and the NOC on network growth, reliability, and service delivery.
• Mentor engineers and provide advanced technical leadership across the organization.
• Support maintenance windows, limited on-call activities, and operational escalations as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching contribution up to 4%.
• HSA with a $2,000 employer contribution.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• 3 floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Monthly internet and cell phone allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior