IP Transport Network Engineer

A. PROFILE

Role Title: IP Transport Network Engineer

Reporting to: Transport Network Manager

Division: Network Planning & Operations

Department / Section: Technology & Information

B. CONTEXT

Purpose: The IP Transport Senior Engineer provides technical expertise in the planning, design and optimization of U9 transport network infrastructure connected via IP multi-protocol label switching (IP MPLS) technology. This position is responsible for preparing High Level Design and Low Level Design for this network and ensuring design plans are accurately executed by vendors.

This position is also responsible for optimization and service assurance of existing networks on top of the new services and new designs.

Context: 

Technology & Information is responsible for development and planning of the long/medium term technology network roadmap and architecture for both network and IT in line with corporate overall strategic requirements and technology strategy and to ensure that all network and it projects are aligned with the medium-term Network roadmap.

The IP MPLS Senior Engineer plays an important supporting role in planning and designing this asset and ensuring vendors follow through on project plans to maintain and build this network

C. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Transport Network Design and Planning

• Prepare high level design (HLD) for IP MPLS network and low level design (LLD) including command level configuration
• Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) testing to connect different Telecom Opcos/ ISP as U9
• IPMPLS nodes.
• Prepare inter-operability test between IPMPLS with all interconnected devices.
• Prepare MOP to operation to execute required configuration and solution for live network
• Prepare IPMPLS guidelines covering HLD to LLD for IPMPLS network including all connect NEs
• Collaborate with internal technology teams including fiber DWDM, MW, core, and IT for required design input.
• Analysis for sites shutdown, relocation, sites prioritization for OPEX saving
• Perform solution and testing of IP/IPRAN & transport nodes.
• Performing feasibility check of connectivity and capacity in MW network for traffic demand analysis of both fixed and mobile
• Introduce & initiate the new solutions/ product to be up to date with Latest Technology
• Manage and control progress of assigned project according to project plan.
• Take Actions in case of any changes/modification required
• Support the checking capacity feasibility with the business team mainly for Enterprise customers.
• Provide the solution proposal with estimated budget if required for enterprise customers.

Transport Network Monitoring & Optimization

• Audit network resiliency and propose solutions for unprotected traffic
• Dimension IPMPLS network based on core, RAN, or new marketing forecast
• Monitor IP NEs and links utilization and trigger upgrade as per agreed utilization (70 – 80%)
• Respond to ad-hoc troubleshooting support requests in case of major outage
• Assist with network capacity forecasting on expected usage and demand
• Maintain Network security at high level
• Assist/perform technical support and solution to the operation team
• Capacity Management and optimization based on traffic flow
• Prepare and release the WO & HLD for the operational requirement.

Vendor Management

• Support procurement and legal team during RFP and vendor selection process, providing input on technical scope of work, KPIs, and SLAs for vendor contracts and agreements
• Follow up on Purchase Requests (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) with procurement team to be released in time.
• Checking the Acceptance of Every Project/PO.

D. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• All projects and duties delivered according to approved scope and timeline
• Network NEs, IP links utilization maintained at 70% without any bottle neck for more than 2 weeks.
• Approval on HLD, LLD with OG and vendors

E. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS & DECISION MAKING

Interacts with: 

Internal: Fiber, DWDM, MW, core, procurement, legal, finance, and OG counter parts

External: vendors (ALU, Huawei, ZTE or other selected IP vendor)

Decision Making

Approval on HLD/LLD in conjunction with IP Transport manager and OG

F. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge

• 3 – 5 years' work experience with at least 3 years within telecoms industry in a transport network engineering role
• Strong working knowledge of Ethernet, layer2, layer3switching/VLAN principles
• Deep knowledge and expertise in transmission/transport technologies and trends, network security best practices
• Demonstrated experience preparing HLD/LLD for IP/MPLS networks, preparing scope of work and rollout of transport networks
• Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining wide area networks with emphasis on the application of IP routing protocols (MPLS/BGP/IS-IS/OSPF)
• Demonstrated experience assisting on transport network monitoring solutions, utilization and performance optimization across multiple projects
• Multivendor products knowledge especially ALU, Huawei, and ZTE

Preferred experience and knowledge

• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, IS-IS and MPLS with experience administering these protocols in small, large and distributed network
• Knowledge on Fiber technologies like DWDM and Microwave

Minimum Entry Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related technical engineering field from a recognized university
• CCNP R&S, CCNP Service Provider or CCIE certification is preferred but not mandatory Preferred