Hybrid Fixed Access Network – Strategy & Architecture Leader

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About the role

  • Fixed Network Strategy & Architecture Leader shaping next-gen access infrastructure for a global consulting firm. Leading strategic conversations and overseeing multi-country deployments with C-suite clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic conversations with C‑suite and VP‑level stakeholders on the evolution of fixed access networks, transformation priorities, and modernization roadmaps.
  • Own the creation of end‑to‑end strategies, roadmaps, high‑level architectures, reference designs, and vendor evaluation frameworks (RFI/RFP).
  • Oversee lab validations, PoCs, architecture proving, and early‑life deployment support for HFC, DOCSIS 3.1/4.0, and XGS‑PON solutions.
  • Guide cross‑functional delivery teams executing design, deployment, and operationalization of next‑gen access architectures.
  • Drive multi‑vendor alignment, ensuring quality, performance, and standards compliance across the ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with country organizations to accelerate rollout, resolve blockers, and ensure design consistency and adoption.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with HFC, DAA, DOCSIS 3.1/4.0, vCCAP/vCMTS, and XGS‑PON triple‑play architectures.
  • Strong understanding of HFC/Fiber access network design, standards, and interoperability.
  • Mastery of PON and DOCSIS specifications.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, Traffic Engineering, Multicast, and timing protocols.
  • Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, RPDs, CMTS, cable modems, OLT/ONT/ONU, BNG, RADIUS, etc.
  • Exposure to SR‑IOV, DPDK, network virtualization, and Linux/Unix systems.
  • Understanding of network security fundamentals.
  • Understanding of SDN/NFV, end‑to‑end orchestration, and autonomous networks.
  • Experience with disaggregated and virtualized network functions.
  • Knowledge of Network Data Enablement, NaaS consumption models, and APIs such as CAMARA.
  • Awareness of AI‑driven network use cases (computer vision, patch robots, closed‑loop assurance, etc.).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Flexible work hours and the possibility of hybrid work.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team of industry experts.

Job title

Fixed Access Network – Strategy & Architecture Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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