Vice President, Network Architecture & Engineering

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $178.6k - $263.5k / year

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Ziply Fiber

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2020

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

📡 Telecommunications

💰 Corporate Round on 2022-11

Consulting • Logistics • Telecommunications

Ziply Fiber is a leading provider of fiber-optic internet services in the Pacific Northwest, offering high-speed internet plans that cater to both residential and business customers. With a focus on transparency and customer satisfaction, Ziply Fiber provides no annual contracts, no data caps, and a variety of multi-gig internet options designed for modern households and businesses. Their services include whole home WiFi, streaming TV, and phone services, making them a one-stop solution for connectivity needs.

📋 Description

• Define and own the multi-year network architecture roadmap across voice, access, subscriber edge, IP core and metro, transport, and infrastructure domains • Drive technology transformation programs including legacy platform exits, vendor-agnostic architecture adoption, zero-touch provisioning, and network automation • Lead and scale a team of Principal Architects and Directors • Build organizational capability through director- and principal-level hiring and development • Represent the technology organization in executive discussions, board briefings, and strategic partnership negotiations • Set objectives, success metrics, and accountability for architecture and engineering leaders • Coach teams through technical, financial, and organizational tradeoffs • Develop succession depth and leadership bench strength • Develop and own business cases for major network investments • Quantify cost savings, stranded asset recovery, and competitive positioning for executive and board approval • Deliver cost reductions through optics standardization, technology consolidation, and operational independence from TSA and vendor lock-in agreements • Collaborate on CapEx and OpEx planning for network engineering initiatives • Establish and operate a technology certification program, including device qualification, PoC lab management, vendor-donated equipment programs, and accelerated certification cycles • Own vendor and technology selection through RFPs, PoCs, architecture reviews, and contract negotiations • Partner with Network Planning, Platform Ops, IT/Platform Technology, and NOC to enable operational efficiency and autonomous network operations • Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience • 15+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience • 5+ years in a senior leadership role at a broadband ISP, CLEC, or telco • Proven delivery of large-scale network transformation programs with quantifiable business impact • Experience scaling high-performance architecture or engineering teams • Experience adding director- and principal-level talent • Hands-on experience with 400G/100G transport, fiber voice/VoIP business cases, and CPE/modem platform migrations at scale • Deep familiarity with zero-touch provisioning, vendor-agnostic orchestration, and network automation platforms • Experience exiting legacy technology dependencies, including TSA agreements, DACS, TDM, legacy ACS, and third-party operational agreements • Ability to build, defend, and deliver multi-million-dollar investment cases at executive level • Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, finance, and vendor partners • Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment • Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, and meet deadlines • Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and schedules • Executive presence and ability to influence Technology, Operations, Finance, Legal, Product, and executive leadership • Strong analytical, financial, and decision-making skills • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer • Sponsorship is not available • Pre-employment background check required • Pre-employment drug screening may be required • Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds • Must be able to meet physical requirements involving prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, walking, or standing • Must have required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k • Flexible spending account • Paid sick leave • Paid time off • Parental leave • Quarterly performance bonus • Training • Career growth and education reimbursement programs