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:

1. 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.




2. 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.




3. 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.




4. Performance & Capacity
   Management:




• Perform regular network audits
  to maintain and improve KPIs.


• Oversee network performance
  and ensure project delivery timelines are met.




5. 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.




6. 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.