Solution Architect – Network & Communications

Location: preferably Austin, TX; however, can be 100% remote for the right candidate

Position Overview:

Seeking a Solution Architect (Network & Communications) to lead viability and feasibility studies, architecture development, and solution roadmaps from concept to deployment. This role involves end-to-end infrastructure planning, including hardware procurement, network design, and deployment strategies to support scalable and high-performance communications environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect network and communications solutions, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct viability and feasibility studies to evaluate emerging technologies, business requirements, and implementation risks.
• Develop end-to-end infrastructure roadmaps, from initial design through procurement, implementation, and full deployment.
• Define hardware procurement strategies, aligning technology investments with infrastructure setup and project objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to align solution architecture with business and technical requirements.
• Support network and infrastructure planning, including topology design, security considerations, and performance optimization.
• Ensure solutions align with industry best practices, compliance standards, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership in network automation, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and next-generation communication platforms.
• Develop technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational guidelines.
• Guide projects through implementation and post-deployment support, ensuring seamless integration into enterprise environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong background in network architecture, communications systems, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience in feasibility studies, technical assessments, and solution roadmaps for large-scale deployments.
• Proficiency in network protocols, security, and hardware selection for enterprise and mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on experience with hardware procurement and infrastructure setup, including vendor management.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, cloud networking, edge computing, and software-defined infrastructure.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.