Lead Telecom Network Architect

Job Summary The Lead Telecommunication Network Architect designs, standardizes, and optimizes large-scale enterprise telecom networks supporting thousands of locations. This role defines architecture frameworks, advanced routing strategies, transport technologies, and security models while leading modernization, automation, and capacity planning initiatives across complex wired and wireless infrastructures. The position provides strategic technical leadership for enterprise network transformation, performance optimization, and standardized deployment models while guiding engineering teams and driving vendor procurement efforts. Key Responsibilities Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available telecom networks across extensive multi-site environments. Establish enterprise standards for transport technologies, routing, security, and network automation. Design advanced MPLS core and data center connectivity architectures. Develop standardized implementation frameworks for engineering and deployment teams. Lead network modernization initiatives including dynamic routing, segment routing, EVPN, and automation strategies. Oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery optimization. Evaluate and introduce emerging telecom technologies and platforms. Lead procurement and vendor selection processes including RFP development and evaluation. Create and maintain network architecture documentation, standards, and operating procedures. Collaborate with operations, engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and escalation processes. Optimize QoS policies and traffic engineering across WAN and LAN environments. Provide technical mentorship, training, and cross-functional leadership. Drive network automation initiatives across provisioning and operational workflows. Analyze network traffic trends to guide capacity expansion and system upgrades. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive experience designing and managing large-scale telecom and enterprise networks. Strong expertise in IP / MPLS architectures, routing protocols, and transport technologies. Advanced knowledge of IPv4 / IPv6 networking, dynamic routing, and traffic engineering. Experience with network automation, scripting, and telemetry analytics. Proven ability to develop network standards, documentation, and architecture frameworks. Experience leading complex technical initiatives and vendor engagements. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced experience with optical transport technologies and modern high-speed networking. Industry certifications in enterprise, service provider, or telecom networking. Experience with operational excellence frameworks and automation platforms. Leadership experience in large-scale network transformation initiatives. Core Competencies Continuous improvement and innovation Change leadership and modernization focus Results-driven execution Customer-focused mindset Strong collaboration and communication Technical and team leadership