IP Network Engineer

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot IP networks across multi-vendor environments.

• Support routing and switching operations, network optimization, and performance improvements.

• Design, provision, and maintain MPLS/IP services including LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, VPLS, L2VPN, and IPVPN.

• Work with LAN technologies such as STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG.

• Implement and support QoS, traffic engineering, and end-to-end IP service delivery.

• Configure and maintain IPSec VPNs, firewalls and associated network security controls.

• Conduct network migrations, upgrades, and integration activities with minimal downtime.

• Perform network audits, documentation updates, and change management tasks.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams during deployments.

Required Technical Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong understanding of IP, TCP, UDP, QoS.

• Expertise with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.

• Deep knowledge of MPLS/IP technologies:

  • LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE

  • MP-BGP

  • VPLS, L2VPN, IPVPN

• Strong LAN expertise:
  
  STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG
  

• Security experience with IPSec VPNs and firewalls.

• Proven migration experience in large-scale IP networks.

Preferred Vendor Experience

Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia

• 7700 Series: SR-12, SR-12E

Cisco

• C7609, C4900, C3600, ASR9K

ADVA

• FSP 500, 1500, 2000, 3000

Juniper

• EX4200, EX4300, M120, M320, M240, MX960

Ciena

• 5164, 6500T

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.

• 3–10+ years of hands-on experience in IP routing, switching, MPLS, and network security.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Experience working in service provider, carrier, or large enterprise IP networks is preferred.

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