Chief Architect
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Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in IP networking, with at least 5-7 years in a lead architect or chief architect role
- Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale Core Service Provider Networks and networking products, with significant contributions to MPLS, Segment Routing, BNG, network security, SDN, and automation initiatives
- Proven track record of defining and executing technical strategies and roadmaps in these specialized areas for service providers
- Deep understanding of IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), MPLS (LDP, RSVP-TE, VPNs, VPLS), Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), EVPN, and related technologies within a Core Service Provider Network context
- In-depth knowledge of BNG architectures, subscriber management, QoS, lawful intercept, and integration with AAA systems in service provider environments
- Strong expertise in network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, DDoS mitigation, encryption, VPNs, and security policy enforcement relevant to service provider infrastructure
- Comprehensive understanding of SDN architectures, controllers (e.g., OpenDaylight, ONOS), southbound/northbound APIs (e.g., OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG), and network virtualization (NFV) for service provider networks
- Extensive experience with network automation and orchestration tools, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go), configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), and CI/CD pipelines for Core Service Provider Network operations
- Familiarity with network operating systems, virtualization, and cloud-native networking principles
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with 5G core and access network architectures, particularly concerning BNG evolution, MPLS/Segment Routing integration, and security within Core Service Provider Networks
- Knowledge of optical networking and converged IP/Optical solutions
- Experience with open-source networking initiatives and cloud platforms
- Define and communicate the strategic technical vision and architectural roadmap for Nokia’s Core Service Provider IP networking products and solutions
- Track and identify emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs within these focus areas to influence product selection and innovation for service provider networks
- Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and security across the entire Core Service Provider IP networking portfolio
- Lead the design and evolution of complex, high-performance, and resilient Core Service Provider IP networking architectures, including advanced MPLS and Segment Routing deployments, next-generation BNG platforms, comprehensive security frameworks, and SDN-driven network fabrics
- Provide expert guidance and technical oversight to product development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices
- Act as a primary technical authority for Core Service Provider IP networking, MPLS, Segment Routing, BNG, security, SDN, and automation within Nokia, both internally and externally
- Foster a culture of innovation, exploring and prototyping new technologies such as AI/ML for network security and automation, advanced BNG functionalities, intent-based networking, and the evolution of MPLS and Segment Routing for new services (e.g., network slicing)
- Contribute to intellectual property development through patents and technical publications in these specialized areas
- Collaborate closely with product management, R&D, sales, and services teams to ensure architectural alignment with business goals and customer needs
- Engage with key customers to understand requirements, gather feedback, and represent Nokia’s technical leadership in these critical domains
- Mentor and guide senior architects and engineers within the organization
- Establish architectural governance processes to ensure solutions meet performance, security, reliability, and scalability requirements, with a strong emphasis on the robustness of Core Service Provider Network elements, MPLS and Segment Routing implementations, BNG, security, SDN, and automation
- Participate in critical design reviews and provide recommendations for architectural improvements
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