Transaction Network Services (TNS) · 23 hours ago
Strategic Network and Cost Optimization Planner
USA - Virtual - Kansas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expTransaction Network Services (TNS) is a company focused on driving success through collaboration and innovation. The Strategic Network and Cost Optimization Planner is responsible for developing a comprehensive 5-Year Network Plan while optimizing network costs and infrastructure efficiency.
PaymentsTelecommunicationsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Develop and compile the 5-Year Network Plan
POP and Data Center "end-state" optimization plan - which POPs/DCs are strategic, and which do we have opportunities to consolidate?
Network connectivity roadmap and evolution plan
Take the technology North Star projects from Enterprise Network Architecture and turn into executable network plans
Network EOL replacement strategies
Product and Sales forecasts - develop Network Impact Analysis
Key vendor hardware and software roadmaps - develop Network Impact Analysis
Oversee and drive our "network cost optimization" program
Forecast material changes to the network cost run-rates, based on network plans and cost optimization initiatives
Review network cost reports for anomalies
Perform Plan vs. Actual and Monthly Variance analyses
Qualification
Required
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to effectively collaborate and build rapport with all levels across the organization
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and equipment capacity concepts
Knowledge of telecommunications network design principles and concepts
Knowledge of IP network design principles and concepts
Knowledge of datacenter design, power delivery systems, and capacity management principles and concepts
Ability to analyze traffic demand and patterns, forecast exhaust, and recommend augments to capacity
Ability to conceptualize and build reports and document requirements for new reports or enhancements
Ability to work with Product and Sales to turn trends and pipeline into a forecast for capacity management
Working knowledge of business financial metrics and network cost components
Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university or industry-related institute
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, and experience
5+ years of experience in telecommunications or IP network planning and capacity management
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Paid holidays and vacations
401K plan with company match
Company
Transaction Network Services (TNS)
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is a global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-14Acquired
2004-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Keegan
Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Randolph
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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