Ciena Solutions Architect

Ciena Solutions Architect

I am a recruiting consultant with Artech, and I am hoping I can help you find the perfect next opportunity for your career goals. You very well could be happy in your present role but might be looking for a more challenging project or maybe you want to explore opportunities outside your comfort zone. I am currently recruiting for a Ciena Solutions Architect for one of our direct clients in the US. Below are the specs for the role:

Work Location: Remote (25% Travel to client sites required)

Duration of Assignment: 12-18 Months

Pay Rate Range: $75.00 - $90.00/hr on W2

Job Description: Must Have:

• Expert in Ciena router protocols
• Solutions Architect level
• Designing and configurating maps to ensure the engineers know exactly where the network needs to be rolled out in/at (basically end to end network solutions)
• Exp with transitioning from one network to Ciena is a huge plus (or vice versa as long as they are an expert in Ciena)

Client is seeking a Solution Architect III to be responsible for the deployment, implementation and migration of new and existing layer 2 and layer 3 network elements, across multiple OEM vendor platforms and across a wide array of customers in the telecom, public and private sector. Our Solution Architect III will be considered a subject matter expert and will support onsite and remote implementation and commissioning and migration of data networks as well as augmenting existing networks. Vendor experience needed for this role include a focus on Juniper, Cisco, Nokia and/or Ciena routing solutions. OEM Certifications including but not limited to are JNCIP-ENT, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-SP, JNCIS-SP, CCIE EI, Nokia SRA, Ciena CRS-P or CRS-C are beneficial for this role. Our Solution Architect team is responsible for designing, building, and operating global, intelligent network infrastructure to meet the requirements of high availability, scalability, and high-performance.

Job Duties Include:

• Ability to read and interpret technical product documentation, product change notifications, technical bulletins and other technical publications.
• Follow method of procures to perform network equipment provisioning, commissioning and testing
• Discover existing networks, configurations, topologies and technologies in order to develop network migration plan, method of procedures and scripts to perform network activation and migration.
• Create device specific configuration scripts for network activation, testing scripts and applying to network devices.
• Perform and lead field teams in network migrations, field testing and testing of applicable network protocols as needed per network design.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, as well as assist other technicians with troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to solve complex network issues.
• Maintain and follow documented procedures and processes for upgrading, implementing, and removing facilities within a data network.
• Perform maintenance window work for network augmentations and migrations on high risk deployments including complex routed ring migrations and/or point to point circuit migrations involving router changes and upgrades
• Provides system integration and support to various teams and customers to integrate with other network applications and systems.
• Collaborate with team members to drive process improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience with a deep understanding of OSI Layer 3 protocols and migration experience, with a general understanding of Layer 1 & 2 technologies including but not limited to longhaul DWDM transport elements, MPLS routed traffic, fixed fiber access, and metro Ethernet services from design, through integration, test and turn up, and operations.
• Creation of network plans, network architecture design, detail design, element configurations and scripts, and methods of procedures.
• Expert level understanding of all protocols provisioned (8031, 8032, SONET, MPLS, EVPL, TCP/IP, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, ISIS.
• Expertise with provisioning and commissioning of the following vendor equipment:
• Ciena: 5164
• Familiarity with the following systems preferable:
• Nokia NRS
• Juniper QFX switch, MX480 and MX960
• Cisco: 1K, 540, 5501, 55A1, 9K
• Nokia: 7250 IXRS/IXRE, 7750 SR, 7705 SAR-8/12
• Familiarity with VzW systems such as Fuse, CND, NSP, SEV1, SANE, TWAMP, BRIX is a benefit.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support management, negotiation, and problem-solving functions of this role.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines in high pressure scenarios.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 65lbs and climb and work while on a ladder up to 8'.
• Self-motivated, excellent communication and written skills
• Knowledge on optical transportation, OTN solution, system design, architecture, service delivery and operation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a closely related technical field, or a comparable amount of hands-on experience.