Chief HFC Access Network Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeNetwork Full time $180,000 - $250,000
Lead HFC Network Architect

We are seeking a visionary leader to oversee the design and implementation of cutting-edge Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial (HFC) access networks.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive architecture roadmaps for next-generation HFC solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance telco network performance and customer experience.
  • Align architecture strategies with business goals and industry standards.
  • Architecture Delivery:
  • Lead the development of high-impact HFC access network solutions in a telco environment.
  • Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise standards, policy, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage architecture risks, dependencies, and integration challenges.
  • Support validation, testing, and transition to operational teams for smooth rollout.
  • Stakeholder Management:
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance to engineering and delivery teams.
  • Work with vendors and internal teams on equipment specification, configuration, and deployment.
  • Engage with CTO stakeholders to identify and adopt relevant technologies.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in HFC or DOCSIS-based access network architecture within a telco or broadband operator setting.
  • Strong knowledge of DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0 PHY & MAC (QAM, OFDM, bonding, QoS, BPI+).
  • Experience in HFC plant design (nodes, amplifiers, taps, ingress/egress control, PNM).
  • Proficiency in CMTS/CCAP configuration, service flows, and IP provisioning (IPv4/IPv6).
  • Familiarity with R-PHY protocols (R-DEPI, R-UEPI, GCP) and RPD lifecycle management.
  • CIN/IP/MPLS network design experience, including QoS and latency/jitter management in telecommunications networks.
  • Understanding of timing/sync protocols: IEEE 1588v2 PTP, SyncE.
  • Experience with security frameworks (MACsec, IPsec, TLS, RADSEC, X.509 PKI).
  • Knowledge of virtual CCAP architecture, including containerized deployments.
  • Exposure to OSS/BSS integration (DHCP, RADIUS, NetConf/YANG, TFTP).
  • Skilled in automation and scripting (Python, Ansible), telemetry (SNMP, Kafka, gRPC).
  • Packet-level troubleshooting using Wireshark for DOCSIS and R-PHY protocols.
  • Familiarity with standards from CableLabs, SCTE, IETF.
  • Strong cross-disciplinary understanding of RF engineering and IP networking.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative HFC access networks and contribute to the growth of our organization.

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