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Argyle Infotech lists this Technology Specialist & Ciena Blue Planet Architect (Data Networking & Network Management) opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technology Specialist - Ciena Blue Planet ArchitectLocation: Denver, CO (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement) Position Type: Contract Experience: 12+ Year Visa: GC, USC Relocation is fineJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced Technology Specialist - Ciena Blue Planet Architect with 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, telecom OSS/BSS, network automation, orchestration, and service lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Ciena Blue Planet, network inventory, service orchestration, SDN/NFV, and multi-vendor network management platforms. The successful candidate will lead the architecture, design, integration, and deployment of Ciena Blue Planet solutions to automate network provisioning, service fulfillment, inventory management, and operational workflows across complex telecommunications and enterprise network environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade Ciena Blue Planet solutions for network automation and service orchestration.Lead the deployment and integration of Blue Planet Inventory (BPI), Unified Inventory, Multi-Domain Service Orchestration (MDSO), and Route Optimization & Analysis (ROA).Design automated service fulfillment workflows for Ethernet, MPLS, IP, Optical, and SD-WAN services.Develop scalable inventory management solutions supporting multi-vendor network environments.Integrate Blue Planet with OSS/BSS platforms, EMS/NMS systems, CRM, ITSM, and Service Assurance tools.Design and implement SDN/NFV-based network orchestration solutions.Collaborate with Network Engineering, Operations, DevOps, Cloud, and Product teams to modernize network management platforms.Define automation strategies using APIs, microservices, and workflow orchestration.Develop architecture documentation, HLDs, LLDs, integration specifications, and operational runbooks.Optimize service provisioning, activation, and lifecycle management processes.Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide Level-3 architectural support.Mentor engineering teams on Blue Planet architecture, network automation, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field.12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, telecom OSS/BSS, or network management.5+ years of hands-on experience with Ciena Blue Planet architecture and implementation.Strong experience designing network automation and orchestration platforms.Experience integrating Blue Planet with enterprise OSS/BSS ecosystems.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.Required Technical Skills:Ciena Blue PlanetBlue Planet Inventory (BPI)Unified InventoryMulti-Domain Service Orchestration (MDSO)Route Optimization & Analysis (ROA)Workflow AutomationService Lifecycle ManagementNetwork Service OrchestrationInventory ManagementService ProvisioningService ActivationNetwork ManagementOSS/BSSEMSNMSFCAPSNetwork InventoryFault ManagementConfiguration ManagementPerformance ManagementService AssuranceNetwork AnalyticsNetworking TechnologiesIP NetworkingMPLSEthernetOptical NetworksDWDMCarrier EthernetBGPOSPFIS-ISVPNSD-WANSegment RoutingIPv4 / IPv6SDN / NFVSoftware Defined Networking (SDN)Network Function Virtualization (NFV)Network OrchestrationNetwork VirtualizationIntent-Based NetworkingOpen APIsNETCONFRESTCONFYANG ModelsProgramming & AutomationPythonJavaREST APIsJSONXMLYAMLShell ScriptingAnsibleTerraformGitJenkinsCloud & Platform TechnologiesAWSAzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)KubernetesDockerOpenShiftMicroservicesCI/CDDatabasesOraclePostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBMonitoring & ObservabilitySplunkGrafanaPrometheusELK StackSolarWindsWiresharkPreferred Qualifications:Experience with telecom service providers and carrier-grade networks.Knowledge of TM Forum standards (SID, eTOM, Open APIs).Experience integrating Blue Planet with ServiceNow, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms.Familiarity with AI-driven network operations (AIOps).Experience with network analytics and predictive maintenance.
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