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Transport Network Architect

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Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world.  With 32 cloud data center locations around the world, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

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Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transport Network Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of our network infrastructure.  The ideal candidate is a seasoned transport network professional with at least 5 years of experience in designing and optimizing DWDM networks. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require familiarity with the business environment, including transport companies and equipment providers, and has a solid understanding of network design, planning, and optimization techniques and tools. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.

What to expect:

  • Autonomy and Ownership: You will be expected to work with minimal supervision, taking ownership of complex transport network design and optimization projects from concept to delivery.
  • End-to-End Solution Ownership: You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining transport network solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and are technically and economically viable.
  • C-Level Presentations: You will be expected to present your solutions and recommendations to C-level executives, demonstrating a clear understanding of the technical and economic implications of your proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: You will engage with various stakeholders, including internal teams, external customers, and vendors, to understand business requirements, gather feedback, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Technical Leadership: You will provide technical guidance and expertise to team members, helping to develop their skills and knowledge in transport network design and optimization.
  • Complex Problem-Solving: You will be expected to analyze complex technical problems, identify creative solutions, and implement them in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and procurement, to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • External Customer Engagement: You will engage with external customers to understand their transport network requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure that solutions meet their needs and expectations.
  • Business Case Development: You will develop comprehensive business cases for transport network projects, including technical and economic analysis, to justify investments and ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Continuous Learning and Innovation: You will be expected to stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve transport network design, optimization, and operations, and driving innovation and excellence within the company.

 

Our new team member will need: 

  • In-depth knowledge of DWDM and Ethernet principles, architectures, and protocols.
  • At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing transport networks, including experience with network architecture, topology, and protocol design.
  • Strong understanding of the transport ecosystem, including transport companies and equipment providers such as Nokia and SmartOptics, with knowledge of their products, services, and technologies.
  • Strong understanding of optical networking concepts, including wavelength division multiplexing, optical amplifiers, and dispersion compensation.
  • Familiarity with Network Protocols such as BGP, IS-IS and network device providers such as Juniper, Nokia, etc.
  • Experience with dark fiber and fiber optic technologies, including fiber optic cables, connectors, and transmission equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of network architecture and topology, including experience with network design, planning, and optimization tools.
  • Familiarity with ITU-T and IETF standards related to transport networking.
  • Experience with network management and monitoring tools, including experience with SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), NetFlow, and other network monitoring protocols.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify creative solutions, and implement them in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including experience with creating and presenting technical proposals, reports, and presentations.
  • Experience with Agile Methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
  • Experience with automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible, Python, or similar software, to automate network configuration, provisioning, and management tasks. Familiarity with network automation platforms and experience with integrating automation tools with existing network management systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record and relevant coursework.

 

Compensation

$120,000 - $160,000

This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set.

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