THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION, HOWEVER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE LOCATED IN ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MARYLAND, MISSOURI, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS OR VIRGINIA.

Clearwave Fiber prioritizes and serves our customers, communities, and fellow associates. We are here to build something great and fulfill our purpose of empowering people and communities to connect and thrive. We are looking for our IP Core Architect to take ownership, embrace the challenge to find a way to make things easier, while delivering a consistently great customer experience!

As a IP Core Architect, your role is to develop and maintain IP/Core network architectural standards, roadmaps, life cycles supporting our portfolio of products, applications, and integrations in partnership with other architects, business stakeholders and technical writers.

If you like boundaries and exact specifications, we are not the place for you. We are seeking creative, problem solvers that thrive in challenging circumstances. If you want to enhance your technical skills and have a deep understanding of digital transformation, we would love to broaden your skill base. We are a 24/7 customer-focused operation. As with any rapidly growing communications company you can expect robust challenges and full days.

What you will do:

• Develop and manage end-to-end IP/Core carrier-grade network architectures and product integrations
• Lead collaborative team of cross-functional colleagues to envision and document evolving IP/Core technology roadmaps along product and equipment life cycles
• Work closely with vendors and strategic partners that support our IP/Core network and products, assessing existing IP/Core network technologies to increase performance, security, and efficiency
• Continuously evaluate emerging IP/Core network technologies to maximize performance, security & efficiency
• Prepare executive status reports or correspondence concerning architectural milestones, technical roadmaps, and lifecycle maintenance
• Partner with technical writer to produce standards documents for current and future deployments
• Verify IP/Core network elements are being deployed as designed
• Ensure IP/Core design standards are not only state of the art but also in alignment with industry best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of department

What you will bring:

• In-depth understanding of IP/Core network systems, protocols, and product architectures covering end to end service solutions for the telecommunications industry, systems integration, infrastructure engineering, and network operations
• 5 - 10 years of IP/Core network architectural design with cross-functional leadership experience
• Expert knowledge and experience in:
• Layer 3 routing protocols : RIPv2, OSPF or IS-IS, and BGP
• Protocol inspection and packet capture methods using tools such as TCPDUMP/PCAP and Wireshark
• Juniper MX, EX, and SRX platforms and configurations focused on routing, QOS, MPLS, VoIP, and Security
• Network security and design principles; demonstrated ability to secure network services and knowledge of secure modular network design and risk assessment
• TCP/IP (IPV4 / IPV6), Ethernet technologies, IP routing and routing protocols, multicast, Unix/Linux systems, network security technologies and carrier network architectures
• Network and datacenter virtualization
• SDN and emerging technology standards
• Working knowledge of:
• Juniper based tools such as STRM and Space desired
• Access platforms based on the following standards: MEF, Active Ethernet and PON. Calix experience is preferred
• Juniper/Cisco certifications of JNCIE or equivalent experience desired
• Strong soft skills, such as critical thinking, verbal/written communications and leadership

Benefits:

Clearwave Fiber appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Lucrative short term and long-term bonus plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) - 100% company match (vesting and matching starts upon hire, up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Referral Program

Additional Perks

• Free services if living within service area
• Tuition reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning
• Advancement opportunities - A DSR may have the opportunity to advance into a Territory Service Representative or Small Business Account Executive. To qualify for one of these positions, the DSR must be at 100% or higher against sales quota performance for a period of 6 consecutive months.
• Collaborative work environment

About us

Clearwave Fiber, a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider offering business, enterprise, and residential communications services, is expanding its network to reach new communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions. This new venture was formed from Hargray Fiber and Clearwave Communications. Clearwave Fiber has the financial backing of Cable One, GTCR, Stephens Capital, and The Pritzker Organization. Our Team of more than 400 colleagues is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and customer service. If you enjoy technology and are passionate about working with a new venture with strong investment partners, we’d like to invite you to consider joining us in this endeavor.

EOE/ Disability