Req ID: 141624
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Architect to join our team, focusing on the design and evolution of our next-generation Hyperscale Data Center network infrastructure solutions. This leadership position will be the primary point of contact for the customer for all technical issues related to development and production of next generation networking and data center technologies. This role is critical in working with our Hyperscale customers in informing and developing the next generation of scalable, reliable, and high-performance networks to support massive growth of AI workloads at scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Hyperscale data center routing, switching, data center fabrics, network automation, and a strong understanding of the operational challenges of managing networks at an extreme scale. This is a customer facing role and the candidate will be expected to develop and maintain deep relationships with customer technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead and Own Customer-Facing Network Architecture and Strategy
- Lead customer discussions to inform the development of Celestica's network architecture, design, and deployment strategy for Hyperscale data center networks, including Leaf-Spine (CLOS) topologies and related technologies.
- Own technical customer relationships to define Celestica's solution technical specifications, reference architectures, and standards for network hardware, software, and configurations.
- Act as the go-to technical resource for customers building complex infrastructure and help them understand performance characteristics for the best solution.
Drive Celestica's Next-Generation Technology Roadmap
- Help customers evaluate new networking technologies, hardware systems architecture, and platforms to ensure Celestica's roadmap remains at the cutting-edge of Hyperscale requirements.
- Inform Celestica's network automation and orchestration capability initiatives by representing customer needs in internal roadmap development and prioritization.
- Collaborate with internal R&D, operations/manufacturing, and software development teams to translate requirements into robust network designs.
Qualifications
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Deep expertise in IP routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and their implementation in data center fabrics (e.g., EVPN, VXLAN).
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Proven experience with network automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).
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Extensive knowledge of network hardware, including high-density switches and routers from major vendors or custom hardware.
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Experience with hyperscale cloud provider network architecture and operations.
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Familiarity with network monitoring, telemetry, and observability tools at scale.
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Demonstrated ability to drive network and systems architecture roadmap development.
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Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE).
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Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment or manufacturing floor
- Likely there will be 30-50% of travel between customer and Celestica locations
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines
Salary
The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.
Salary Range - 165k - 228k
Typical Experience
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with a focus on large-scale data center environments.
Typical Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field (perferred)
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
