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.