Network Architect Engineer

Network Architect Engineer

This position is responsible for researching, designing, and deploying PON and WiFi technologies across Frontier's network. A successful candidate should have a deep understanding of Service Provider-related technologies such as: Passive Optical Networks, Routing Protocols, WiFi, IoT Technologies, DSL Technologies, and Layer 2 Ethernet. He or she should also have a good understanding of common business/financial drivers and be capable of considering those impacts when developing strategies. The ability to be self-driven and multi-task several complex projects are also key attributes for a successful candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires that you will report in-office to either our Lewisville, TX location or our Fort Wayne, IN location. This is NOT a remote opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the configuration, implementation, administration and efficiency of Frontier IP, Access and Consumer Networks
* Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and other network or system issues related to the network
* Creating Method of Procedures for configuring, testing or otherwise modifying network elements, solutions or architectures.
* Developing documentation for testing, troubleshooting or administrating network devices or network architectures
* Developing test plans for evaluating new technologies or features
* Working with Network Operations teams to aid in troubleshooting efforts or supporting long-running network projects
* Design and Develop Automation Platform for testing new equipment in the lab

Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in PON, DSL, or Consumer WiFi required.
* Experience in collaborating with various departments to create financial models, business cases, and presentations based on complex network designs to influence future designs.

Deep knowledge and demonstrated expertise in many of the following protocols and technologies:
* GPON, XGS-PON, 25G-PON, ADSL2+, VDSL2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, and IoT Frameworks
* Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills associated with planning, design and implementation of complicated service provider architectures and applications.
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex topics across multiple organizations and at different levels.
* Software development and/or scripting experience

Desired Qualifications:
* Strong understanding of large-scale carrier access and consumer network architecture
* Experience with U-Verse, FiOS, or other triple-play architectures including the associated underlying access, Ethernet, and/or in-home network infrastructures.
* Strong leadership skills and mentor ability for Engineers

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.

Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.