Network Architect

Telecom/Network Architect - Fixed Network

Job locations: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Noida

Note: Field work experience is not considered

Key Responsibilities -

Network Architecture & Strategy Review

Review end-to-end architecture across:

Fixed Access Networks (FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON)

Metro Core & IP/MPLS Transport

Optical Transport (DWDM, OTN, ROADM)

Routing, Services, and Network Automation

Check conformance as per architecture standards, governance, and best practices.

Ensure alignment with business, operational, and transformation objectives.

Assess Fixed Network Transformation

Review network modernization and migration programs.

Assess migration strategies, risk mitigation plans, and service continuity frameworks.

Review scalability, resiliency, and future-ready network evolution.

IP & Optical Network Design

Review Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet, EVPN, Segment Routing, and IP/MPLS architectures.

Assess routing and traffic engineering strategies using BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, and EVPN.

Automation & Innovation

Review network automation and orchestration initiatives.

Assess SDN, Intent-Based Networking, Python, Ansible, NetConf/YANG, REST APIs, GitOps, and CI/CD practices.

Review autonomous network operations and service lifecycle automation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

12+ years of experience in telecommunications, service provider, or large-scale networking environments.

Strong expertise in carrier-grade network architecture and transformation programs.

Hands-on knowledge of:

FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON

IP/MPLS, Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet

DWDM, OTN, ROADM

EVPN/VXLAN, Layer 2 & Layer 3 Services

Experience working in multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and Arista.

Strong automation experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, NetConf/YANG, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Certifications

CCNP / CCIE Service Provider

JNCIP / JNCIE

Nokia NRS II

MEF Carrier Ethernet

Red Hat Ansible Automation

AWS, Azure, or GCP Networking Certifications

ITIL Foundation

Key Skills

Network Architecture Fixed Access IP/MPLS Optical Networks Carrier Ethernet EVPN Network Automation SDN Network Transformation Technical Governance Stakeholder Management Autonomous Operations

Ideal Candidate: A senior telecom architect with strong fixed network expertise, a transformation mindset, and a passion for building intelligent, automated carrier-grade networks.