Network Systems Architect

Job Description

Role: Network Systems Architect
Location: Irvine, CA. Hillsboro, OR
Job Type: Contract
Interview: Phone/Skype

Job Description:
The Network Architect will play a critical role in designing and implementing next-generation networking solutions for complex embedded systems and platform infrastructure. This position requires close collaboration with Product Managers, Business Unit leaders, Engineering teams, and Subject Matter Experts to define functional and non-functional requirements, develop reference architectures, and ensure seamless integration across products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Managers, BU leaders, and Engineering teams to define architecture requirements and elements. • Develop Reference, Solution, and Product Architectures aligned with product and program goals. • Define and document non-functional requirements (NFRs) for assigned products or platforms. • Work closely with development teams to ensure architecture implementation meets design specifications. • Create enabler features from functional product features and perform Definition of Readiness assessments. • Document architecture and design using C4 and Model-Based frameworks. • Conduct architecture and design reviews with development teams and principal engineers. • Perform Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate technologies and services for integration. • Lead the design of networking subsystems for Layer 2/3 networks, supporting virtualization/containerization for embedded IFE/IFC systems. • Develop network layers and services enabling self-service tooling for airside network deployments. • Define and communicate clear architectural goals, patterns, and frameworks for networking services. • Review and improve existing networking…