Senior Network Architect

At Omni Fiber, we're building the future of fiber internet with fast, reliable, and future-ready broadband solutions for the communities we serve. We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Architect to help design, optimize, and support the backbone of our growing network infrastructure.

If you thrive in a fast-paced ISP environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a direct impact on a rapidly expanding fiber network, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and evolve scalable FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) architectures and broadband backbone network infrastructure.
• Technology & Infrastructure: Lead the deployment, optimization, and scaling of XGS-PON technologies, routing, transport, and peering environments.
• Product Improvement & Research: Evaluate emerging industry trends and technologies; conduct technical research to drive continuous product improvements and network lifecycle enhancements.
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with hardware, software, and technology vendors to evaluate equipment, manage roadmaps, negotiate technical specifications, and ensure successful platform integration.
• Advanced Escalation: Provide Tier 3 escalation support for critical network, XGS-PON, and backbone performance issues.
• Standards & Testing: Perform testing, validation, and proof-of-concept benchmarks for new hardware, platforms, and configurations. Develop robust network standards, engineering templates, and operational best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Product, Operations, and the NOC to support network growth, reliability, and service delivery.
• Leadership: Mentor engineers and provide advanced technical leadership across the organization.
• Operations Support: Support maintenance windows, limited on-call activities, and operational escalations as needed.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or ISP operations.
• Core Technical Expertise: Strong expertise with XGS-PON/FTTH technologies, BGP, MPLS, OSPF/IS-IS, IPv6, and NAT/CG-NAT (with a working knowledge of VPN and transport technologies).
• ISP Frameworks: Deep experience with broadband service provider networks, access architectures, and core backbone infrastructure.
• Platform Knowledge: Hands-on knowledge of routing, switching, fiber transport, peering, and subscriber management technologies across platforms such as Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik, or similar.
• Business & Vendor Acumen: Proven experience participating in vendor evaluation, management, and driving technical requirements with external partners.
• Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and documentation skills, with the ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives from research to deployment.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS/JNCIP, or relevant broadband/optical certifications are a plus.

💼 Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) with employer matching contribution up to 4%
• HSA with $2,000 employer contribution

• 15 days paid time off
• 8 paid company holidays
• 3 floating holidays

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and short-term disability

• Monthly internet and cell phone allowances

We're a growing organization where innovation, collaboration, and customer experience drive everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to influence the long-term evolution of a rapidly expanding fiber network while working alongside a talented and passionate team.

Omni Fiber is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.