Network Architect

**Network Architect**
**Salary: Up to 23K**

**Role Summary**:
As a Network Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, planning, and implementing network solutions for our organization. Your primary focus will be on fiber, submarine, access network, bandwidth, and enterprise solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the network infrastructure supports our business objectives and meets the needs of our customers.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Fiber Network Design:

- Design and optimize fiber network architecture for efficient and reliable data

transmission.
- Plan fiber routes, identify necessary equipment, and develop specifications for

fiber optic cable installation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure network scalability,

performance, and cost-effectiveness.

2. Submarine Network Management:

- Design and maintain submarine network systems, including cable landing stations, submarine cable systems, and associated equipment.
- Ensure the integrity and reliability of submarine networks, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners for cable system upgrades, repairs, and capacity expansions.

3. Access Network Planning:

- Develop and implement access network strategies, including last-mile

connectivity solutions for residential and business customers.
- Evaluate and select access technologies such as DSL, cable, fiber-to-the-home

(FTTH), and wireless to deliver high-speed internet services.
- Design access network architectures to meet capacity, coverage, and

performance requirements.
- Develop plan for expansion towards OTN solutions.

4. Bandwidth Management:

- Assess network capacity requirements and plan for adequate bandwidth

provisioning.
- Monitor network traffic patterns, analyze data usage trends, and optimize

bandwidth allocation to ensure optimal network performance.
- Work closely with network operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve

bandwidth-related issues.

5. Enterprise Solutions:

- Collaborate with enterprise customers to understand their networking requirements.
- Design and implement customized network solutions to meet enterprise needs, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), cloud connectivity, and voice services.
- Ensure network security, scalability, and reliability for enterprise solutions.

6. Network Architecture and Standards:

- Define network architecture standards and best practices for the organization.
- Conduct research on emerging networking technologies and evaluate their

potential for improving network performance and efficiency.
- Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements

related to telecommunications networks.

7. Others
- Develop a CAPEX plan to support network growth and expansion.
- Ensure accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and

procedures.
- Create reports, presentations, and technical documentation to communicate

network designs, performance metrics, and project status to stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with information security, network operation, cloud operation,

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10 years’ of proven experience as a Network Architect or in a similar role within the telecommunications industry.
- In-depth knowledge of fiber optic networks, submarine cable systems, access network technologies, and enterprise network solutions.
- Familiarity with network protocols, routing, switching, and network security concepts.
- Proficiency in network design and modeling tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are a plus.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: RM16,000.00 - RM23,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kuching: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)