Network Architect Enterprise Engineer

Net Arch Enterprise Engineer When you're in the business of making connections, diversity and inclusion become part of your fiber. We believe in unlocking the power of diversity to drive digital connectivity, so if you feel your experience looks a little different, and you can add value,we encourage you to apply! #BuildGigabitAmerica About Us Frontier is a leading communications provider offering gigabit speeds to empower and connect millions of consumers and businesses in 25 states.

It is building critical digital infrastructure across the country with its fiber-optic network and cloud-based solutions, enabling connections today and future-proofing for tomorrow. Rallied around its purpose of Building Gigabit America, the company is focused on supporting a digital society, closing the digital divide, and working toward a more sustainable environment. Frontier is preparing today for a better tomorrow.

Visitwww.frontier.com. About The Role This position translates business and product requirements into functional requirements and integrates solutions into a cohesive technical architecture. This position oversees the development and definition of detailed system specifications and service requirements in support of new product rollouts including vendor selection, engineering analysis, product testing, functional system integration testing, and end-to-end Network Architecture.

The person in this position plays a key role within the organization by coordinating engineering and operations teams to integrate new products and services into the network. The evaluation process for new products and services includes performing vendor and lab evaluations and network pilots, documenting recommendations, and reporting on the results to Frontier's Senior Leadership Team. The position also plays an important role in evaluating new business opportunities by identifying the technologies, capital costs, multi-year operational costs, and timeframes needed to create new revenue opportunities.

The position reports directly to the Manager of Applications. Specific duties/responsibilities/functions: Technology planning and evaluation as it pertains to system design requirements including new equipment selection, integration, requirement specifications, requirement gathering, design selection, alternative recommendations, costing, and scheduling. Ability to work in a lab environment to define test plans and execute tests to meet customer requirements.

Close coordination with Strategy and Product Development is needed to define new products and service requirements. Provide input to the development and documentation of guidelines and specifications for the proper configuration and usage of application equipment and its components within the network. Provide financial analysis on proposed products and justify the cost-benefit of the new technology's impact on Frontier's network.

Responsible for working with business and technical stakeholders in the design, delivery, and integration of solutions that depend on network infrastructure. Provide the highest level of escalation and oversight in the delivery of relevant technical value. Responsibilities Technology planning and evaluation as it pertains to system design requirements including new equipment selection, integration, requirement specifications, requirement gathering, design selection, alternative recommendations, costing, and scheduling.

Work in a lab environment to define test plans and execute tests to meet customer requirements. Close coordination with Strategy and Product Development is needed to define new products and service requirements. Provide input to the development and documentation of guidelines and specifications for the proper configuration and usage of application equipment and its components within the network.

Provide financial analysis on proposed products and justify the cost-benefit of the new technology's impact on Frontier's network. Required Qualifications Strong interpersonal, project, and communications skills Knowledge and experience with OSPF/BGP, Access, VPNs, IPSec, SDWAN, VLAN tagging, QoS concepts Working knowledge of firewalls, security, and VoIP networks Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills Excellent planning, design, and implementation skills in enterprise and VoIP services and network optimization across access and IP-based networks Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required Knowledge of the marketplace concerning customer expectations of CPE devices Demonstrated understanding of the role and impact of cross-functional departments and their relative impact on company initiatives Knowledge of IP technology, including IPV4, IPV6 and related topics Able to communicate plans, alternatives, and recommendations in both written and verbal form Desirable Skills and Experience: Knowledge of Routing and Switching (CCNA, CCNP, JNICE) Knowledge of Python Knowledge of Virtual Network Functions Knowledge of Unified Communication As A Service (UCaaS) Salary Range: $53,000 - $172,000 Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.