Network Architect

Zayo Group

. Take responsibility for the analysis, definition, and continued development of Zayo’s end-to-end Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architecture, with a strong focus on carrier-class routers and switches. Proven ability to influence network design and operational decisions while providing technical guidance and support in high-stakes environments.

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Layer 2 And Layer 3 Network ArchitectureCarrier-Class Routers And SwitchesEthernet And IP Product DesignPerl/Python Scripting And AutomationVendor Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

EthernetQOSMPLS/RSVP-TEL2Circuit/VLLVPLS-BGP/LDPL3VPNG.8032v2E-OAMY.1731IS-IS

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Oral Communication SkillsAbility To Influence Others

Tools & Technologies

JuniperCiscoNokia-ALUInfineraCiena/CyanNETCONF/YANGEMS/NMS

Industry Keywords

ISP NetworkZero Downtime EnvironmentsStandards Development OrganizationsFinancial Impact Modeling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for the analysis, definition, and continued development of Zayo’s end-to-end Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture
Work with team members and groups to develop scalable network designs, solutions, and policy recommendations
Analyze and drive key platform decisions and directions; provide guidance to network planning and operations groups
Support internal product groups by identifying and presenting network-impacting requirements to service activation and network operations teams
Support and lead development of Zayo’s growing network infrastructure through published architecture design documents
Provide technical guidance for NCC support teams
Conduct extensive lab testing of new architectures, platforms, and inter-networking software
Promote Zayo’s Enterprise Networks product development
Participate in discussions at standards development organizations such as NANOG, MEF, IETF, and other conferences
Design, implement, and document new technologies; provide top-tier troubleshooting and customer support
Guide network architecture, Ethernet and IP product design standards and enhancements, production network issues and escalations, and vendor relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep and substantial operational knowledge and experience with carrier-class routers, switches, and packet-optical platforms, such as Juniper, Cisco, Nokia-ALU, Infinera, and Ciena/Cyan
Ability to represent Zayo at Standards Development Organizations such as MEF, IEEE, ITU, IETF, ISO, etc.
Excellent knowledge of Ethernet, QOS, MPLS/RSVP-TE, L2Circuit/VLL, VPLS-BGP/LDP, L3VPN, G.8032v2, E-OAM, Y.1731, IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, and SNMP protocols
Skills in building Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks in metro and long-haul applications
Experience modeling financial impacts of decisions
Strong vendor negotiation skills
Skills in Perl/Python scripting, automation, NETCONF/YANG, and EMS/NMS
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence others with engineering solutions
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in engineering, architecture, or design of an ISP network
Must have worked in “zero downtime” environments previously