Principle Network Architect

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird Network is the premier Mid-west fiber and data solutions provider, with over 20 years of success in the industry. Bluebird is growing and seeking an experienced and skilled Network Architect. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified techs to apply.

To ensure the safety of all Bluebird team members, Bluebird is requiring that new team members starting after 1/4/2022 be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment with Bluebird or agree to a schedule to become fully vaccinated as a condition of their employment.

You are considered fully vaccinated:

• Two weeks after your second dose in a two-dose vaccine series, such as the Pfizer (now marketed as Comirnaty) or Moderna vaccines, taken with at least the minimum recommended intervals between doses. This includes "mix and match" doses of two different two-dose approved vaccines.
• Two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen (J&J) vaccine.
• Two weeks after completing the full recommended series of a vaccine listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO), such as the Astra-Zeneca vaccine (a two-dose vaccine).

Please note a booster dose of the vaccine is not currently required to be considered fully vaccinated.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the team member selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at hr@bluebirdnetwork.com.

Position Overview:

The Principle Architect is a visionary who can translate business requirements into highly scalable solutions platforms. Focusing on standardization, integration, performance and reliability, this position sets the direction of how Bluebird’s Network evolves into the future. The Principle Architect is an expert in IP/MPLS and ROADM Optical networking and has experience with network automation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set and lead the technical direction for network architecture of Bluebird’ Network, including IP/MPLS, ROADM Optical
• Make critical decisions that define a specific direction for a system in terms of implementation, operational performance, scalability, usability, fit for purpose, and maintenance.
• Support the end of life and service migration of legacy TDM platforms into IP, Ethernet or optical services
• Target and implement areas where network automation can reduce manual workload like remote turn up of NIDs, routine service configuration implementation, integration to Operational Support Systems
• Assess network performance in terms of measured reliability and report results
• Collaborate with Product Development organization in order to develop technical solutions for proposed products
• Design network expansion and upgrade plans for new service markets, ensuring appropriate technical capabilities are in place for required service demands in the market
• Monitor and manage IP traffic demand and capacity, performing data analysis to implement the best network design, developing planning projects to address capacity growth as needed
• Monitor and manage Optical network capacity, performing data analysis to implement the best network design, developing planning projects to address capacity growth as needed
• Integrate acquired networks into Bluebird Network target state architecture, targeting service continuity, performance metrics and scale
• Work with Engineering and Operations personnel to achieve Planned projects on time
• Interface with Vendors regarding evaluation, implementation, and support of deployed network gear
• Assess market trends and emerging technologies, to ensure Bluebird Network stays current on technology and solutions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES:

• 10 years of experience in Internet, Enterprise, Metro-Ethernet, or Access network architecture and engineering in large-scale carrier or service-provider networks
• IP/MPLS familiarity
• ROADM/DWDM familiarity
• Nokia network experience and certifications (desired)
• Adva network experience (desired)
• Ekionps network experience (desired)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Data analytics abilities – For forecasting traffic, routing changes, ingress/egress points
• Knowledge of IP traffic flow, protocol analysis, capturing and monitoring of live traffic streams
• Prior experiences in identifying potential design, performance, security, and support problems, including ability to identify technical risks/challenges and develop relevant mitigation strategies
• IP Traffic management experience – Reporting and forecasting and in-depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPv4/IPv6 environments
• Experience in design and implementation of DDOS scrubbing networks and the infrastructure required to support them
• Ability to think and plan long term – Must have vision for long term evolution
• Knowledge and understanding of network security best practices
• Bridge technology and business – be able to understand and explain network concepts to non-technical people
• Innovation – Bluebird Network is growing tremendously and needs “big thinkers”
• Adaptability – Comfortable with the perpetual change of technology
• Collaboration – Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts with strong presentation skills

Rewards Summary

Bluebird Network values its employees and is committed to offering benefits designed to help enhance their health and well-being. Bluebird Network views the benefits offered to its workforce as an important component of the overall compensation package made available by Bluebird. We strive to offer our employees comprehensive and affordable benefits that make Bluebird Network an even more attractive place to work.

Bluebird Network offers generous benefits to eligible employees that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Generous company contribution to the employee’s HSA (when enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan)
• Company Paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability insurance
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, to which Bluebird contributes 5% Safe Harbor, and will match up to 5% of the employee’s contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for a 5% Personal Performance Bonus and a 5% Company performance bonus for non-commissioned employees