Telecom Architect/Telco Architect
Summary
Senior Telco Architect at Qualitest to review and shape carrier-grade fixed-network architecture (FTTH/GPON/XGS-PON access, IP/MPLS metro transport, DWDM/OTN optical) and assess network transformation, automation, and autonomous operations initiatives using Python, Ansible, SDN, and NetConf/YANG. Requires 10+ years in telecom/service-provider networking with multi-vendor expertise.
Role & responsibilities
Telco Architect - Fixed Network
Telco Architect to drive the strategy, design, and transformation of carrier-grade Fixed Network environments. This role is ideal for a telecom networking expert with deep knowledge of Fixed Access, IP/MPLS Transport, Optical Networks, Service Architecture, and Network Automation.
You will play a key role in shaping future-state network architecture, enabling autonomous operations, and supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities -
Network Architecture & Strategy Review
- Review end-to-end architecture across:
- Fixed Access Networks (FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON)
- Metro Core & IP/MPLS Transport
- Optical Transport (DWDM, OTN, ROADM)
- Routing, Services, and Network Automation
- Check conformance as per architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
- Ensure alignment with business, operational, and transformation objectives.
Assess Fixed Network Transformation
- Review network modernization and migration programs.
- Assess migration strategies, risk mitigation plans, and service continuity frameworks.
- Review scalability, resiliency, and future-ready network evolution.
IP & Optical Network Design
- Review Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet, EVPN, Segment Routing, and IP/MPLS architectures.
- Assess routing and traffic engineering strategies using BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, and EVPN.
Automation & Innovation
- Review network automation and orchestration initiatives.
- Assess SDN, Intent-Based Networking, Python, Ansible, NetConf/YANG, REST APIs, GitOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Review autonomous network operations and service lifecycle automation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, service provider, or large-scale networking environments.
- Strong expertise in carrier-grade network architecture and transformation programs.
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON
- IP/MPLS, Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet
- DWDM, OTN, ROADM
- EVPN/VXLAN, Layer 2 & Layer 3 Services
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and Arista.
- Strong automation experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, NetConf/YANG, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Certifications
- CCNP / CCIE Service Provider
- JNCIP / JNCIE
- Nokia NRS II
- MEF Carrier Ethernet
- Red Hat Ansible Automation
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Networking Certifications
- ITIL Foundation
expertise, a transformation mindset, and a passion for building intelligent, automated carrier-grade networks.
Preferred candidate profile
Key Skills
Network Architecture | Fixed Access | IP/MPLS | Optical Networks | Carrier Ethernet | EVPN | Network Automation | SDN | Network Transformation | Technical Governance | Stakeholder Management | Autonomous Operations
Ideal Candidate: A senior telecom architect with strong fixed network
