Omni Fiber · 7 hours ago
Director of Network Architecture
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOmni Fiber LLC is seeking a Director of Network Architecture to lead their broadband architecture organization. This role involves bridging product strategy and network execution, mentoring technical teams, and providing architectural authority across various network domains to support the company's growth with innovative solutions.
Internet
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor OmniFiber's broadband architecture organization, currently managing approximately eight engineers with anticipated team growth
Oversee Access/OLT engineers and network architects, providing technical guidance, career development, and architectural decision support
Translate business and product requirements (e.g., multi-gigabit service offerings) into high-level network designs, golden configurations, lab validations, and engineering handoff documentation
Serve as architectural authority across broadband access, transport, and IP core networks to ensure cohesive, scalable, and secure designs
Evaluate vendor platforms and solutions through lab testing, proofs of concept, and architectural assessments to ensure alignment with performance, reliability, and operational standards
Partner with executive leadership, prioritization teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to scope initiatives, assess dependencies, and define delivery timelines
Maintain an "upside-down leadership" philosophy by empowering teams, removing obstacles, resolving conflicts, and enabling technical excellence without micromanagement
Guide greenfield network builds and large-scale upgrades by establishing architectural standards, design frameworks, and technical governance
Communicate technical strategy, risks, and progress clearly to leadership while maintaining strong feedback loops with engineering and operations teams
Establish and manage performance metrics, KPIs, budgets, and delivery frameworks to ensure projects, systems, and network investments achieve operational excellence and financial objectives
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and operational scalability across the broadband network ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in broadband network architecture or advanced network engineering roles
Proven experience in ISP environments with PON access networks, commercial ethernet services (ELAN/ELINE/DIA), and IP/MPLS core architectures
Demonstrated success leading and mentoring engineers and architects in highly technical environments
Demonstrated experience establishing and managing performance metrics and KPIs, overseeing budgets, and driving projects, systems, and operational outcomes aligned to financial and business objectives
Strong experience with lab testing, proof-of-concept development, and vendor evaluations
Deep understanding of project scoping, prioritization, and delivery in fast-paced technical organizations
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executives, peers, and engineering teams
Track record of leading greenfield builds or large-scale broadband network expansions
Preferred
Experience with OSS/BSS platforms, provisioning systems, and network management tools
Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Python, Ansible)
Background in architectural governance, lab strategy, and long-term technical roadmap development within an ISP or fiber provider
Prior experience progressing from engineer to architect to people leader in a broadband-focused environment
Company
Omni Fiber
Omni Fiber is an internet service provider.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$610MKey Investors
Oak Hill Capital PartnersStonepeak
2025-12-01Private Equity· $50M
2025-12-01Debt Financing· $160M
2024-07-16Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Brian Ross
Chief Financial Officer
Steve G.
Chief Operating Officer
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