IP planning
Job
Description
This
role requires a well-rounded technical leader who can manage complex network
designs, oversee implementation, and work with both internal and external
stakeholders to deliver high-quality network solutions. Strong communication
and leadership skills are also essential, as well as an ability to drive
innovation in network automation and emerging technologies.
Key
Responsibilities:
  
  - Network Planning & Design:
   
     
   - Participate in the technical
assessment and design of IP & Security solutions aligned with the
department's product catalog, strategy, and architecture.
    
   - Plan and design E2E
(End-to-End) Seamless MPLS networks, including IP-Core, IP-RAN,
and Enterprise Converged Networks.
    
   - Design and roll out FTTH and
IPV6 networks.
    
   - Develop low-level designs and
solution documentation for network projects.
    
   - Drive data-driven capacity
planning and intelligent network design.
    
  
  
  - Collaboration & Stakeholder
Engagement:
   
     
   - Gather customer/business
requirements and assess their technical feasibility.
    
   - Work closely with various
stakeholders (business, technology teams, operators) during solution
design and implementation phases.
    
   - Act as a technical
representative in projects, communicating with internal teams and
external stakeholders.
    
  
  
  - Network Automation &
Advanced Technologies:
   
     
   - Support automation of IP
Network & Systems processes.
    
   - Participate in the rollout of
SRv6 and emerging technologies (SDN, AI, ML, Network Automation, and
Carrier-grade Ethernet).
    
   - Engage with vendors for
evaluation and optimization of IP solutions.
    
   - Conduct Proof of Concepts
(PoCs) for new technologies.
    
  
  
  - Performance & Capacity
Management:
   
     
   - Perform regular network audits
to maintain and improve KPIs.
    
   - Oversee network performance
and ensure project delivery timelines are met.
    
  
  
  - Support & Maintenance:
   
     
   - Support Data Center network
planning and deployments.
    
   - Handle Network acceptance
according to established guidelines and checklists.
    
   - Maintain a structured growth
plan for future traffic needs.
    
  
  
  - Technical Leadership:
   
     
   - Lead the technical aspects of
network planning and troubleshooting.
    
   - Guide teams and ensure
high-level IP network design and implementation.
    
   - Foster strong relationships
with team members and external stakeholders.
    
  
  
 
 
Key
Qualifications:
  
  - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Electrical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
   
  - Experience:
   
     
   - 10-12 years of experience in
the telecom industry, with at least 5 years in senior-level IP planning
and network design.
    
   - Hands-on experience in IP-Core
network planning, design, and optimization is a plus.
    
   - Strong technical expertise in
IP routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, MP-BGP), switching technologies (STP,
VTP, VPC, VXLAN), and MPLS (MPLS-TE, LDP, VPLS).
    
   - Experience in QoS technologies
(IntServ, DiffServ), and a solid understanding of network automation
tools (Python, Ansible).
    
  
  
  - Certifications:
   
     
   - CCIE or HCIE certifications
will be a strong advantage.
    
   - SRv6 expertise is a bonus.
    
  
  
  - Skills:
   
     
   - Strong technical analysis and
troubleshooting skills.
    
   - Problem-solving, leadership,
and relationship-building abilities.
    
   - Negotiation skills and the
ability to manage vendor relationships.
    
  
  
 Desirable Skills:
· 
In-depth
understanding of Transmission infrastructure deployment and the support life
cycle.
· 
Experience
with network automation (Python, Ansible) is an added advantage.
· 
Technical
expertise in emerging technologies like SRv6, SDN, AI, and ML.