IP Engineer

Job Description:

• Define technical solution for Backhaul, and Backbone IP transport networks considering the quality KPIs.
• Develop in compliance with other sections and the Operator Planning Department an optimal yearly plan for IP Transmission network development plan following the Operator Engineering Guidelines.
• In-depth expert-level knowledge of IP Routing Protocols (OSPF/ISIS/BGP).
• Review with the Operator Planning department the feasibility of rollout IP transport project and agree viable RFS dates (Ready for Service).
• Strong knowledge in  MPLS services, Building experience on Multicast and multicast VPN (MPLS, L2VPN / L3VPN, MP-BGP, OSPF, BFD, VPN FRR, QinQ, etc).
• Excellent knowledge on carrier-grade Cisco/Huawei routing/switching platforms with an understanding of their architecture. [Huawei & Ericsson desirable]
• Lead technical specifications for RFQs including the List of Materials (Request for Quotation).
• Liaise with the Program manager for project resources planning and implementations.
• Liaise with Program manager to initiate the risk management plan and change management.
• Ensure the integration of solution design with other IT domains.
• Follow the integration of the new element in the live network.
• Ensure the solution verification to meet the customer requirements.
• Timely review with the Operator Planning Department the implementation solution.
• In time implementation and configuration of the IP Core/Backbone/Backhaul transport networks nodes and points-of-presence (POP) in line with the design principles and business requirements.
• Strong focus on maintaining up-to-date documentation (drawings/operational procedures/troubleshooting guides).
• Perform Second line support for the related Network element (Transmission, core, DATA CENTER SWITCH, IP ROUTER, FIREWALLING, WAN LINKS …). Provide Remote support to all FO team if required.
• 2nd Line Support shall be scheduled for 24/7 standby according to Duty Rota with fallback positions.
• Check the Network Utilization on daily basis and then suggest recommendation for approval and execution.
• Address specific performance issues where identified and handed over for investigation and resolution by Performance Analyst (high level end to end performance analysis).
• Assure in compliance with MS Contract and identify any adverse trends in Transmission network performance before it results in actual service degradation.
• Verify through continuous operational capacity planning in compliance with the required Capacity Margins as defined by the Operator Transmission Engineering Guidelines.
• Identify network weak spots.
• Perform flow analysis. 
• Prepare Actions Plans where deviation from MS Contract KPIs has been detected from IP Transmission to optimize the network performance and comply with MS Contract KPI and Capacity Margins.
• Produce Work Order or Change Request for any activities requested for the optimization.

Key Professional Competencies:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of IP systems networks.
• Experience in network integration, system upgrade, expansions & health checks of the network.
• Supplier specific hardware knowledge.
• Rigor & Organization.
• Team Work.
• Working under Pressure.
• Anticipation & Adaptation.
• Creativity & Innovation.
• Ability to work off hours depending on Network outages and customer requests.
• Being able to travel and missions across the country.