Manager, Network Architecture

Metronet

Manager of Network Architecture at Metronet, overseeing network guidelines and collaboration for fiber-optic networks. Leading team on architecture enhancements, testing, and project tracking.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team that develop and evolve published network architecture guidelines for the transport, OLT/Active Ethernet Access, service router, and core router layers of the network
Work with members of Metronet, Vendor partners, and Industry experts to identify network best practices to implement in the Metronet network
Trigger Network Automation team to create and test automation if relevant
Document and share technical guidelines using Sharepoint, Confluence, and any future platform selected
Send release bulletins to relevant departments
Collaborate with Product Development to ensure the network can provide services offered across all customer segments
Collaborate with Network Automation team to drive toward a software defined network and provide network configurations required to implement
Lead a team that guides relevant lab testing for new equipment and existing equipment configuration changes
Develop lab test plan
Drive cost effective solutions in the network and standardize those across all existing and new markets
Create economic and qualitative business case study data to ensure the solutions architected drive value into the business
Track projects and status with clear and concise updates
Create tasks and track to completion using project management tools such as Jira
Communicate with and effectively triage equipment vendor and services when relevant
Travel to Evansville a minimum of twice a year if remote

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications/networking
Previous people leadership experience
Physical network topology design experience spanning multiple geographic areas
L2 switching/L3 routing knowledge and experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Strong understanding of GPON and XGS PON preferred with experience designing these networks
Strong understanding of Service Provider Network Security standards and compliance
Experience with Nokia, Calix, and Adtran fiber-based access networks
Experience with DWDM/ROADM and other optical transport systems
Experience with network monitoring software such as Unified Assurance, Solarwinds, Kentik

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k)-company match with immediate vesting
Discounted services within our coverage areas

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecturenetwork automationL2 switchingL3 routingGPONXGS PONDWDMROADMnetwork monitoringphysical network topology design

Soft Skills

people leadershipcommunicationverbal skillswritten skillspresentation skillscollaborationproject managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillstriage