Senior Network Architect (, CT, United States)

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Overview

As a senior member of the Network Architecture team, you are responsible for the design, documentation and deployment of services within a global Managed Service Provider IP/MPLS network. Primary focus is on designing solutions such as large‑scale SD‑WAN, IPSec and MPLS VPN, IP multicast solutions and across wired and wireless communications. The role comes at an exciting time for TNS as we integrate services into private‑ and public‑cloud environments, with a focus on automation, orchestration and transformation to a NetDevOps model.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new technologies, features, and solutions, documenting results so they can be repeated by the Implementations team and supported by the Network Operations Center.
• Work closely with Pre‑Sales Engineers and Product Marketing to understand customer requirements and develop scalable, consistent and supportable technical solutions.
• Evaluate platforms and solutions with existing and new vendors for integration into TNS’ product suite.
• Provide third‑level support to TNS’ Network Operations Center staff and Implementations teams.
• Develop and document detailed lab test plans and reports, procedures and new configurations, provide training for operations departments and other engineers, and deliver written troubleshooting, debugging and problem detail to vendors.
• Interact with vendors to resolve problems and bugs, performing hands‑on testing, configuration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience with architecture and provisioning of solutions within MPLS or SD‑WAN environments.
• Hands‑on experience with the design and configuration of Fortinet FortiGate devices, especially within SD‑WAN topologies.
• Experience with network automation and orchestration tools and DevOps methodology (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, JSON, Nautobot, vendor‑specific tools such as Arista CloudVision, Cisco DNA Center).
• Proficiency in IPSec (including DMVPN and RRI) design, configuration, operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing cloud‑based architectures in AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Proficiency in IP Multicast design, configuration, operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in network design and implementation based on high‑level customer requirements.
• Extensive TCP/IP and routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, PIM, BFD).
• Experience with Customer Edge features such as NAT, VRRP/HSRP.
• Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented solutions.
• Expert‑level troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience in vendor product evaluation (hardware, software, service provider).
• Experience and technical understanding of broadband service deployments (xDSL, Cable).
• Ability to design, plan and coordinate network maintenance and installation windows.
• Hardworking, focused, thorough and punctual.
• Ability to provide written and verbal presentations on technical topics to corporate peers and management.
• Experience providing support for Tier1 and Tier2 environments.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently or within a team environment with minimum instruction from management.
• Able to work flexible hours as required and provide on‑call support.

Desirable Skills

• Fortinet, Cisco and/or Juniper certifications (e.g., NSE Level 4/5/6/7, CCIE, CCNP‑SP, JNCIE, JNCIP).
• Experience with AAA, Tacacs+, Radius and Kerberos/PKI.
• Experience with Voice over IP, Dial Services (Async/PPP, ISDN), Wireless services (CDMA, EVDO, GPRS, EDGE, 802.11b/g/n) and Server Load‑Balancing (F5).
• Data Center design and support (Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper).
• Experience with Server Load‑Balancing (F5, Netscaler, AWS ALB/SLB).
• Experience with GIT, Jenkins and other DevOps tools and Agile working practices.
• Creating and deploying CloudFormation templates.
• Automation using scripting/automation languages such as Python, Ansible and vendor‑specific tools (Arista CloudVision, Cisco DNA Center).
• Firewall configuration experience with PIX/ASA, IOS or Netscreen/JunOS.
• Designing, building and automating AWS/GCP/Azure architecture.
• Designing, building and automating NSX‑V and / or NSX‑T networking.
• Designing, building and automating OpenStack (Canonical or RedHat).
• UNIX/Linux experience.

Compensation & Benefits

For this role in the US, we anticipate paying $140,000 – $180,000. The role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. TNS offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Telecommunications

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