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Lead Principal Infrastructure Capacity Planner

Oracle
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
The Lead Principal Infrastructure Capacity Planner will be responsible for setting the long-term capacity and architectural vision for OCI's edge and backbone networks. This role is pivotal in driving capital investment decisions, partnering with key stakeholders, and influencing the organization's infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in network planning, backbone engineering, and infrastructure strategy, with a deep understanding of IP transit/peering and large-scale fiber/wavelength infrastructure.

Qualifications:

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.


Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5


Responsibilities:

  • Own and develop the long-range capacity and architecture strategy for edge and backbone routes, and IP transit and peering.
  • Lead the largest and most complex capital investment decisions, guiding OCI's approval process for major projects.
  • Serve as the senior technical authority, partnering with network engineering, sourcing, and executive leadership on critical infrastructure decisions.
  • Set the direction for multiple planning domains, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall strategy.
  • Mentor and guide other planners, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance the team's capabilities.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in network technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of capacity planning with other aspects of network operations.
  • Provide thought leadership and contribute to the development of best practices in network capacity planning and infrastructure strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining a high level of network reliability and performance.

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Salary : $114,600 - $234,600

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