Systems and Integration Architect

Conexon; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking a Systems and Integration Architect to design, build, and operate software, automation platforms, and infrastructure for Network Operations. The role leads complex initiatives across network engineering, systems, observability, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.

The engineer acts as a technical owner, translating operational needs into secure, maintainable solutions, partnering with NOC, Systems Engineering and other teams to reduce manual work and improve visibility as

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, network automation, systems engineering, SRE/DevOps, or a closely related role.
• Strong software-development experience building maintainable applications, APIs, libraries, or automation services.
• Experience automating infrastructure or network operations through APIs, SSH, REST/GraphQL, Ansible, Terraform or similar tooling
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing, code review, and production support practices
• Experience with AI/LLM assisted software development
• Experience with LLM/AI platforms, AI agents, MCP servers, and tool integrations

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, implementation, and operational handoff for projects that support Network Operations
• Build and maintain custom applications, APIs, integrations, scripts, plugins, and internal tools
• Design deterministic automation solutions using tools such as Python, Ansible, APIs, databases, Git-based workflows, and network automation frameworks
• Evaluate, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled workflows where they safely improve operational efficiency, troubleshooting, documentation, change execution, or knowledge access
• Help administer AI platforms and integrations, including access controls, model/provider configuration, MCP-based integrations, and operational safeguards
• Own projects from discovery and vendor/open-source evaluation through infrastructure design, deployment, documentation, monitoring, and support
• Help deploy and operate supporting infrastructure when needed: Linux systems, virtual or physical servers, containers, storage, networking, monitoring, and security controls
• Build integrations between operational tools—for example NetBox, DHCP, monitoring, ticketing, inventory, vendor APIs, and internal systems
• Establish coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and support standards for the automation team
• Mentor junior automation engineers and provide technical leadership without necessarily having direct people-management responsibility
• Work closely with Network Engineering and the NOC to identify high-value opportunities and ensure solutions fit real operational workflows

Skills

Software development

Automation tooling

AI/LLM work

Network automation

SRE/DevOps

Communication

Tools

NetBox

Kea DHCP

Grafana

Zabbix

Elastic/ElastiFlow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home.

At Conexon, the Systems and Integration Architect designs, builds, and operates software, automation platforms, and infrastructure that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Network Operations. This role independently leads complex technical initiatives spanning network engineering, systems, observability, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.

The engineer serves as a technical owner for major initiatives, translating Conexon’s operational needs into secure, maintainable solutions. They partner with Network Engineering, the NOC, Systems Engineering, and other internal teams to reduce manual work, improve operational visibility, and create reliable workflows as Conexon grows.

Location: Hybrid- in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Job Type: Full- time

Schedule: Fixed

Overtime: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: No

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, network automation, systems engineering, SRE/DevOps, or a closely related role
• Strong software-development experience, ideally experience building maintainable applications, APIs, libraries, or automation services
• Experience automating infrastructure or network operations through APIs, SSH, REST/GraphQL, Ansible, Terraform or similar tooling
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing, code review, and production support practices
• Experience with AI/LLM assisted software development
• Experience with LLM/AI platforms, AI agents, MCP servers, and tool integrations
• Ability to independently scope ambiguous problems, evaluate options, communicate tradeoffs, and deliver production-ready solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in an ISP, telecommunications, managed-services, or large-scale network environment
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and network troubleshooting
• Basic Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with NetBox, Kea DHCP, Zabbix, Elastic/ElastiFlow, Grafana, or similar operational platforms
• Experience administrating AI platforms for an enterprise environment
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Podman
• Understanding of AI security, permissions, audit logging, prompt/tool safety, and human-approval controls for operational actions

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, implementation, and operational handoff for projects that support Network Operations
• Build and maintain custom applications, APIs, integrations, scripts, plugins, and internal tools
• Design deterministic automation solutions using tools such as Python, Ansible, APIs, databases, Git-based workflows, and network automation frameworks
• Evaluate, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled workflows where they safely improve operational efficiency, troubleshooting, documentation, change execution, or knowledge access
• Help administer AI platforms and integrations, including access controls, model/provider configuration, MCP-based integrations, and operational safeguards
• Own projects from discovery and vendor/open-source evaluation through infrastructure design, deployment, documentation, monitoring, and support
• Help deploy and operate supporting infrastructure when needed: Linux systems, virtual or physical servers, containers, storage, networking, monitoring, and security controls
• Build integrations between operational tools—for example NetBox, DHCP, monitoring, ticketing, inventory, vendor APIs, and internal systems
• Establish coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and support standards for the automation team
• Mentor junior automation engineers and provide technical leadership without necessarily having direct people-management responsibility
• Work closely with Network Engineering and the NOC to identify high-value opportunities and ensure solutions fit real operational workflows

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Normal office conditions
• Majority of time spent on the computer and phone

Standard Company Benefits Include

• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Conexon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our recruiting and hiring practices are designed to attract, evaluate, and retain talented individuals based solely on their qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to Conexon's mission. Discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind is strictly prohibited in all stages of the employment process.

By adhering to these principles, Conexon ensures a fair, equitable, and respectful environment for all current and prospective employees.