Network Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Network Architect in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities:
* Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
* Researches, designs, implements proof-of-concepts, monitors and enhances systems
* Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary
* Tests and reviews system designs
* Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to partner teams and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met
* Mentors and guides the work of technical staff
* Design and implement high-performance, scalable architectures for network systems, ensuring low-latency data processing and fault tolerance
* Collaborate on full-stack software development, emphasizing APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
* Develop end-to-end data pipelines, integrating structured and unstructured data sources across distributed systems
* Leverage machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to analyze large-scale network telemetry for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and QoE optimization
* Optimize data ingestion, transformation, and transport across real-time streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, Pulsar, Flink) and batch processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Dask)
* Manage and integrate database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) for efficient storage and retrieval, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and Redis, as well as columnar databases (ClickHouse, BigQuery, Apache Parquet) for analytical workloads
* Define and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, ensuring high availability and efficient communication between network management platforms and AI-driven automation layers

REQUIREMENTS:
* System architecture and testing knowledge of various access technologies including HFC DAA, DOCSIS, PON, Mobile, and Wi-Fi
* Background in networking principles and protocol stacks
* Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
* System Engineering & Architecture: Expertise in cloud-native architectures, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), and edge computing
* Cloud Platforms & Technologies: Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and hybrid cloud networking
* Database Proficiency: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Firebase)
* Familiarity with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, Prometheus)
* Experience in developing supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models
* Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn for ML model training and inference
* Experience deploying ML pipelines with MLflow, Kubeflow, or TensorFlow Serving
* Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar for event-driven architectures
* Experience with ETL workflows using Apache Spark, Airflow, or Prefect
* Proficient in Python, Go, Java, or Rust for backend development
* Experience designing RESTful APIs, gRPC services, and GraphQL endpoints
* Understanding of OAuth2, JWT, and API security best practices
* Networking & Telecommunications: Strong knowledge of SDN, NFV, network telemetry (gNMI, OpenConfig, SNMP, NetFlow) and protocol optimization for low-latency networking

Able to:
* Develop architecture requirements for HFC DAA, DOCSIS, PON, Mobile, and Wi-Fi Networks
* Develop architecture requirements for the support of data offload of wireless traffic onto the DOCSIS network
* Develop access network strategies and roadmaps
* Represent business interests in a wide variety of settings and relationships including company management, business partners, and equipment vendors

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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