Network Solutions Architect

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement. 

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world. 

We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe. 

You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime. 

Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem.

We are currently looking for a Network Solutions Architect to join our Infrastructure Team which is responsible for developing and supporting Gcore global infrastructure including Data Center infrastructure, hardware, and connectivity.

What You’ll Do

• Design and evolve the company’s global network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and optimal performance across multiple regions and data centers.
• Develop and maintain interconnection strategies with ISPs, carriers, and Internet Exchange Points to improve network efficiency and reduce latency.
• Plan and manage capacity expansion projects, including opening new PoPs, upgrading backbone links, and optimizing global routing.
• Lead the design and operation of DDoS mitigation systems, ensuring high availability and minimal service impact during large-scale attacks.
• Collaborate with CDN and NOC teams to optimize content delivery performance and edge network efficiency.
• Implement and maintain network automation and monitoring tools to improve visibility, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and industry peers to ensure best practices in connectivity, security, and global traffic management.
• Prepare and maintain architectural documentation, design guides, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with emerging Internet technologies and standards, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide consultative support to other teams specialists: PM, operation teams, field engineers.
• Actively participate in Solution Architect Team communication. Share ideas in order to define complex solution.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Background:

• Proven hands-on experience in designing and operating large-scale, carrier-grade networks.
• English - Advanced (C1).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field is a plus.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Internet routing protocols: BGP (including communities, route reflection, traffic engineering), OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS.
• Experience in interconnection and peering: establishing and managing Private Network Interconnects (PNI), working with Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), and coordinating with ISPs.
• Understanding of global network infrastructure: submarine cables, backbone connectivity, metro networks, and data center interconnects (DCI).
• Familiarity with CDN architecture, caching strategies, and traffic distribution models.
• Experience in network capacity planning and traffic engineering on a regional or global scale.
• Solid background in network security at scale: DDoS mitigation, blackholing, traffic scrubbing.
• Hands-on experience with carrier-grade hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia).
• Experience in creating high-level peering and interconnection strategies and ability to suggest and support negotiation and collaboration with ISPs, carriers, and data center providers based on those strategies.
• Capability to act as a bridge between business teams and technical operations in global connectivity projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-availability, high-traffic environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically about global network growth and resilience.
• Ability to "think on your feet" in order to address new and changing environments.
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet aggressive deadlines.

Benefits 

At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work: 

• Competitive compensation  
• Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
• Competitive compensation  
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year 
• Private medical insurance for you and your family* 
• Extra paid vacation and sick leave days* 
• Support for life’s important moments and celebrations 
• Language courses to help you connect and grow 
• Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment* 
• Team sports and social activities* 

 *Benefits may vary depending on your location. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.