Network Architect

Fiberlight; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiberlight is seeking a Network Architect to design, engineer, and document DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits across the core network. You will analyze capacity, customer demand, and service orders to develop scalable, cost-efficient designs and prepare engineering drawings and material lists.

You will ensure designs meet standards and collaborate with operations, project management, and construction teams to support timely service delivery and network expansion.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of circuit design or related telecom experience.
• Knowledge of fiber networks, Ethernet, VLANs, IP addressing.
• Experience reading network drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with vendors such as Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, Ciena, Fujitsu.
• Experience with network mapping and monitoring tools.
• Able to compare data across systems and identify issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High school diploma; technical degree or cert preferred.
• Ability to work full-time in Allen, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and document DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits.
• Analyze network capacity, customer demand, and service orders.
• Develop scalable and cost-effective network designs.
• Prepare technical design documentation and material lists.
• Collaborate with operations, PM, and construction teams to support timely delivery and expansion.

Skills

Experience: 5-10 yrs

Fiber/telecom knowledge

L1/L2 networking

Route planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tech degree preferred

Tools

3-GIS

NetBrain

SolarWinds

IPAM systems

Job description

Description

The Network Architect designs, engineers, and documents DWDM and Ethernet transport circuits across the company's core network. This position analyzes network capacity, customer demand, and upcoming service orders to develop scalable and cost-effective network designs. Key responsibilities include route planning, equipment selection, network resource assignment, preparation of technical design documentation, and development of material lists and engineering drawings.

The Network Architect is responsible for ensuring that all designs adhere to approved engineering standards, quality controls, and operational best practices. This role independently manages routine engineering projects and collaborates with operations, project management, and construction teams to support timely service delivery and network expansion.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in circuit design, network engineering, service provisioning, transport engineering, or a related telecommunications role.
• Knowledge of fiber networks, Ethernet services, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, VLANs, ports, optics, and IP addressing.
• Experience reading and creating network drawings, route maps, equipment records, circuit records, and bills of materials.
• Experience with network equipment from vendors such as Juniper, Cisco, SmartOptics, Nokia, Ciena, Fujitsu, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience with network mapping, inventory, monitoring, or management tools such as 3-GIS, NetBrain, SolarWinds, IP address management systems, or similar tools.
• Ability to compare data across several systems and find missing, incorrect, or conflicting information.
• Ability to follow written procedures, manage assigned work, track open issues, and report risks or delays.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent. A technical degree, industry certification, or similar training is preferred.
• Ability to work full-time in the Allen, Texas office.

Preferred Experience

Experience with dedicated internet access, Ethernet private line, EVPL, wavelength, MPLS, carrier Ethernet, or network-to-network interface services. Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, Network+, CFOT, or similar are preferred.