Network Architect / Engineer (Route, Switch & Optical) - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career development

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Network Architect/Engineer to design, implement and support large-scale carrier-grade IP and optical networks. You will contribute to new service offerings and technical documentation, working across routing, switching, MPLS and VPN services in a hands-on role.

You will lead lab testing, maintain scalable architectures, and collaborate with engineering teams while supporting pre-sales engagements and solution design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Service Provider or ISP networking environment.
• Strong background designing carrier-grade IP networks with MPLS and VPNs.
• Experience with Cisco service provider platforms and IOS XR/IOS XE.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix administration and network automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop carrier-grade network solutions and new services.
• Lead or participate in lab testing and validation.
• Maintain scalable routing, switching and optical architectures.
• Ensure configurations, software and security follow best practices.
• Support evolution of a large ISP backbone.
• Create technical designs, BOMs and implementation plans.
• Provide pre-sales and solution design support.
• Produce documentation for networks and projects.
• Contribute to RFPs, RFIs and customer proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on improvements and innovation.
• Engage in industry events and technical forums as required.

Skills

Carrier-grade IP design

BGP/IS-IS routing

MPLS technologies

Cisco IOS XR/IOS XE

Linux/Unix administration

Network automation

Tools

Cisco IOS XR

Cisco IOS XE

Python scripting

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a leading non-profit technology organisation with decades of experience delivering advanced broadband infrastructure and connectivity services to education, research, healthcare, public sector, and community organisations. Through innovative network solutions and a strong commitment to digital inclusion, the organisation enables secure, high-performance connectivity while expanding access to underserved communities.

The established network infrastructure provider is looking for an experienced Network Architect / Engineer to join its Architecture & Network Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical position focused on designing, developing and supporting large-scale carrier-grade IP and optical networks while helping shape future service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop carrier-grade network solutions and new service offerings.
• Lead or contribute to proof-of-concept lab testing and validation.
• Develop and maintain scalable routing, switching and optical network architectures.
• Ensure network configurations, software and security follow best practice.
• Support the ongoing evolution of a large-scale ISP backbone.
• Produce technical documentation, network designs and implementation plans.
• Provide technical support for pre-sales engagements and solution design.
• Develop equipment bills of materials and support capital planning.
• Contribute technical content for RFPs, RFIs and customer proposals.
• Work closely with engineering teams on network improvements and innovation.
• Participate in industry events and technical forums where required.

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience within a Service Provider or ISP networking environment.
• Strong background designing carrier-grade IP networks.
• Experience with routing, switching and MPLS technologies.
• Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS, Carrier Ethernet and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPN services.
• Experience with Cisco service provider platforms including ASR, NCS or Cisco 8000 series.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS XR and IOS XE.
• Linux or Unix administration experience.
• Experience with network automation and scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities within fast-paced environments.

Nice to Have

• SD-WAN design experience.
• EVPN/VXLAN and Segment Routing.
• Python automation.
• QoS design and implementation.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale carrier-grade IP and optical infrastructure.
• Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and automation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career development within a highly technical engineering team.

Salary

• $100,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.