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Cox Communications is searching for a Solution Architect for the Network Automation organization. This group is tasked with modernizing the way we operate our network by applying the latest software-oriented methodologies to the networking world.  To be effective, we need an architect that has both strong network and software engineering skills, with an ability to lead engineering teams through key transformational initiatives in terms of concepting, designs and delivery.  Your role will be pivotal in our success in adopting new networking technologies such as Virtualization, Software Defined Network, Intent based networking and Cloud Services, while incorporating modern web services designs including microservices, event driven architecture and general service oriented architecture best practices, which will help us achieve our goal of achieving autonomous operations.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 

• Defines solutions architectures in alignment with the Cox reference architecture, in partnership with Cox Application Development, Network and Engineering, Operations, and PMO groups.

• Serves on Solution Design teams throughout the analysis, design, and build phases to ensure consistent, holistic end-to-end architectures and designs are being delivered. 

• Creates initial concept architectures based on initial high-level requirements.

• Drives the technical evolution of the Cox application and platform portfolio towards the Cox reference architecture

• Provides feedback and recommendation to strategic architecture team to update, enhance or expedite roadmaps and future-state capabilities based on information discovered during project development.

• Assists as requested with design issues that might drive architectural changes.

• Ensures compliance to architecture standards and processes

• Initiates and manages engagements with external vendors and internal organizations within Cox Communications

Other attributes:

• Seasoned professional contributor with responsibility for an advanced area of work in the professional field

• May be responsible for entire projects or functions having modest scope/impact or portions of projects having considerable scope/impact to department, area, and, at times, business unit results

• Performs advanced areas of work for the professional field

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex  problems

• Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results

• May oversee the completion of projects or assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.

• Contributes to employees’ professional development, but does not have hiring or firing authority

• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. Advanced knowledge of organization’s technologies and practices

• Primary contribution is in applying knowledge (product, industry, professional, and technical) rather than managing people. 

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

• 5 or more years of experience required in related field (i.e. technical solutions design, IT development, Engineering, etc.)

• 3 or more years of experience required if candidate possesses a related advanced degree

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

Preferred: 

• BS/BA in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Information Technology, Engineering). 

• Experience in telecommunications industry desired

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About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

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