Senior Network Architect

Omni Fiber LLC • Allen, TX

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About The Position

Omni Fiber is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to design, optimize, and support its growing fiber network infrastructure. The role focuses on scalable FTTH architectures and broadband backbone infrastructure, including deploying and scaling XGS-PON technologies, routing, transport, and peering environments. The architect will evaluate emerging technologies, conduct research to improve products and network lifecycle processes, and work with vendors on equipment evaluation, roadmaps, technical specifications, and platform integration.

The position provides Tier 3 escalation support for critical network and backbone performance issues; conducts hardware, platform, and configuration testing and proof-of-concept benchmarks; and develops network standards, engineering templates, and operational best practices. It collaborates with Engineering, Product, Operations, and the NOC, mentors engineers, and provides advanced technical leadership. The role also supports maintenance windows, limited on-call activities, and operational escalations as needed.

Requirements

• 5–10 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, with 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 across platforms such as Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, or similar.
• Proven experience participating in vendor evaluation and management, and driving technical requirements with external partners.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and documentation skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives from research through deployment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS/JNCIP, or relevant broadband/optical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve scalable FTTH architectures and broadband backbone network infrastructure.
• Lead the deployment, optimization, and scaling of XGS-PON technologies, routing, transport, and peering environments.
• Evaluate emerging industry trends and technologies and conduct research to drive product improvements and network lifecycle enhancements.
• Partner with hardware, software, and technology vendors to evaluate equipment, manage roadmaps, negotiate technical specifications, and ensure successful 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 to support 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 $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