Solutions Architect (Network Automation)

Optomi; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is hiring a Solutions Architect (Network Automation) to implement innovative Network-as-a-Service solutions. This fully remote position requires extensive knowledge of networking technologies and includes responsibilities for guiding project evolution and collaborating closely with teams across the organization. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong experience in automation practices, complemented by excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in software development, systems engineering, and/or networking.
• Strong knowledge of protocols and standards such as BGP, MPLS.
• Experience in edge computing and distributed systems design.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions for business problems and clearly communicate requirements.
• Independently manage multiple projects while coordinating with teams.
• Scale solutions to meet enhanced requirements and growth.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Network Technologies

Automation Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Python

Job description

Solutions Architect (Network Automation)

Solutions Architect (Network Automation)

This range is provided by Optomi. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$129,000.00/yr - $190,137.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Recruiter at Optomi

Solutions Architect (Network Automation)

*6-month contract to hire*

Fully Remote

Optomi, in partnership with our premier client in the IT industry, is seeking a strategic and technically adept Network Automation Architect to drive the implementation of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions across a diverse set of network and application domains. This role demands deep expertise across Layers 1 through 3 of networking, a strong foundation in edge computing, and familiarity with modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will guide the evolution of network automation platforms, helping to shape how network services are modularized and delivered to internal teams and external partners. This includes defining technical direction, ensuring cohesive cross-functional collaboration, and helping articulate both product and user experience requirements into practical designs.

The Main Responsibilities

• Process feedback and requirements into key points and concepts to be implemented
• Architect solutions for business problems which may be beyond ownership area and clearly communicate requirements, intent, and implementation details to technical and non-technical audiences
• Effectively manage and deliver multiple projects in parallel while maintaining ownership of keys areas of responsibility across the organization
• Indirectly influence the work of others to drive large projects from inception to delivery with successful completion and implementation of requirements
• Coach and mentor others in the business processes implemented in the team's applications, services, and workflows to provide resolution to support problems
• Effectively estimate the time it will take to perform tasks and influence the work to be completed within those timeframes, provide input/feedback to stakeholders and project managers for effective capacity planning
• Scale solutions to meet enhanced requirements for growth, new services, or network optimization by applying approved technologies and architectures for enhancements/additions and provide for an economical means to complete the work

What We Look for in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of related experience in software development, systems engineering, and/or networking and networking automation
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities
• Experience translating product and technical network requirements into implementable solutions
• Strong understanding of network technologies including Internet, Ethernet, IPVPN, Edge Compute, and Optical transport
• Strong Layer 2 knowledge of ethernet switching equipment and switching architectures
• Working level experience with protocols and standards such as BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, BFD, LLDP, RPKI, BMP
• Strong understanding of Ansible, Python, and other network automation methodologies

Preferred:

• Proven experience as force multiplier in the way teams are lead through complex problems
• Working Knowledge of:
• Asynchronous programming concepts and distributed systems design
• Continuous integration and delivery practices
• OpenAPI

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

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