Senior Network Architect

Job Title: Senior Technical Manager We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Manager to lead the development and implementation of our fixed network infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to drive innovation, technical excellence, and strategic growth in our organization. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in telecommunications infrastructure management, with a proven track record of deploying large-scale networks. Key Responsibilities: Architect and deploy carrier-grade fixed network solutions across fiber optics, GPON/EPON, SDN/NFV, and bearer network ecosystems. Master end-to-end bearer networks: optical transport (DWDM/OTN), metro aggregation, IP/MPLS backbone, and microwave transmission. Lead and develop multidisciplinary technical teams driving innovation and operational excellence. Requirements: Experience in telecommunications infrastructure and senior technical leadership. Proven track record deploying large-scale networks (1MM+ subscribers or equivalent). Expert-level troubleshooting across physical and logical layers. Demonstrated success managing technical support operations and ITIL frameworks. Bearer Network Expertise: Optical Transport: DWDM, OTN (OTU/ODU), SDH/SONET, WDM systems, EDFA, dispersion management. Fiber Infrastructure: Dark fiber, OPGW, aerial/underground deployment, OTDR testing. Metro & Aggregation: Carrier Ethernet (MEF), MPLS-TP, Metro WDM, PTN. IP/MPLS Backbone: Core routing, MPLS VPN (L2/L3), traffic engineering, segment routing, BGP/ISIS. Access Networks: PON (GPON/XG-PON/XGS-PON/NG-PON2), Active Ethernet, FTTx architectures. Microwave Transmission: P2P links, spectrum planning, link budget calculations. Technical Skills: Network protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RSVP, LDP, TCP/IP, SIP, VoIP. Logical provisioning systems, EMS/NMS platforms, network orchestration tools. Advanced diagnostics: OTDR, OSA, BERT, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers. OSS/BSS systems, monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds), ServiceNow, Jira. Automation: Ansible, Python scripting. Cloud-native architectures, Docker/Kubernetes, DevOps methodologies. Multi-vendor platforms: ZTE, Huawei, Ciena, Nokia, Cisco optical/routing equipment. Deployment & Operations: Complex cutover management and phased rollout strategies with zero service disruption. Multi-tier support framework design and escalation matrix implementation. Data-driven spares management and predictive maintenance programs. Vendor negotiation and RMA cycle management. Process automation and provisioning timeline reduction. Leadership Capabilities: Proven ability to identify and develop high-potential talent, assessing how candidates think and solve problems under pressure. Building high-performing teams in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strategic mindset balancing operational needs with long-term architectural vision. Cross-functional collaboration across deployment, support, procurement, and vendor management. Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. MBA in Project Management is a plus. Certifications highly valued: CCNP/CCIE (Service Provider), JNCIP-SP, ITIL Foundation/Expert. Bilingual: Portuguese (native/fluent) and English (advanced communication as primary working language). Why Join Us: Direct access to executive leadership shaping company direction. Select technologies, design architectures, and optimize operations. Transform deployment, support, and maintenance organization-wide. Partner with tier-1 carriers on cutting-edge projects. Clear pathway to progress inside the company. Industry-leading compensation aligned with performance outcomes. ),