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Network Architect
Charlotte, NC, USA
- Georgia, USA
- North Carolina, USA
- South Carolina, USA
- Tennessee, USA
- Virginia, USA
- West Virginia, USA
- Virtual
Req #2270
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced Network Architect with a strong focus on routing, switching, and packet technologies.
Role Overview :
This position will help to define strategic network-architecture, and solutions for network integration, service delivery, and resilient operation within the parameters of SEGRA-approved network policy guidelines. This position will also design and complete testing of network equipment and software (CPE to Core) for approval in the SEGRA network. Architect must prepare detailed, standard documentation for all testing and approved designs to be archived and distributed to appropriate company stakeholders.
This position will be responsible to assist in network monitoring tasks to assess current utilization trends or potential issues that may adversely affect the resilient operation of the packet networks. Once issues are identified, the Architect will develop a project package that includes design and costs for approval submission. Once a project is approved, Architect will work with Project Management and / or Network Operations as required to see the design to completion.
This position will provide network consulting to other stakeholder organizations within SEGRA. Architect may be tasked to consult with Network Operations on a Tier III escalation for network or customer trouble tickets. In this role the Architect will offer troubleshooting and resolution advice to Network Operations. Architect may also consult on technical aspects of product development, or for complex customer network requirements.
This high-level technical position requires a self-motivated individual with the experience to fulfill the requirements of the position with minimal daily direction from management. Architect must be a team-player with the ability to build constructive relationships with vendors and other stakeholder groups to develop workable, essential solutions to meet the business goals and requirements of SEGRA management by providing scalable, resilient solutions for customers.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Various IGP (OSPF, ISIS, etc.)
Five Nines
Certifications such as MEF, CCIE, CCNP, JNCIP, JNCIE, NRS II, NSRA
About Segra :
Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world's largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.
Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.
Benefits Overview :
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include :
Our Commitment to Equality :
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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