Network Architect

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities Lead OSS Consulting Engagements and Telecom Transformation Initiatives. Serve as the primary Network and OSS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for client programs. Define Target-State Architecture, Operating Models, and OSS Roadmaps. Provide domain leadership across Network Inventory, Service Fulfillment, Service Assurance, and Network Automation Solutions. Drive OSS Modernization, Cloud Transformation, and Process Optimization Initiatives. Conduct Business and Technical Workshops with client stakeholders. Lead Requirements Discovery, Solution Assessments, Gap Analysis, and recommendations. Support RFPs, Proposals, Solution Estimations, and Pre-Sales Activities. Guide delivery teams on Telecom Business Processes, Network Technologies, and OSS Best Practices. Mentor Architects, Consultants, and Engineering Teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

Preferred Skills Experience with GIS Platforms such as ArcGIS, Smallworld, or Utility Network. Exposure to Cloud Platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Experience in Network Automation and Orchestration Platforms. Knowledge of AIOps and Intelligent Assurance Solutions. Understanding of Kafka, Microservices, and API-Led Architectures. Exposure to OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker. Knowledge of AI/ML Use Cases in Telecom Operations. Experience in Network Inventory Consolidation and OSS Transformation Programs. Certifications such as TOGAF, TM Forum, PMP, SAFe, or Cloud Certifications.

Technical and Professional Requirements:

Required Skills Strong knowledge of Telecom Network Architecture and Operations. Deep understanding of: Fiber Networks (FTTx) Transport / TDM Networks IP/MPLS Networks Ethernet Services Wireless Networks (4G/5G) Network Topology & Connectivity Network Planning & Capacity Management OSS Platforms Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: Netcracker OSS Suite IBM Netcool Amdocs OSS Oracle Communications Cramer ServiceNow Telecom Solutions ESRI GIS Platforms Service Order Management Platforms