IP Network Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled IP Network Engineer with strong expertise in routing, switching, MPLS / IP, and network security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across multi-vendor platforms, extensive knowledge of IP protocols, and proven experience executing complex network migrations.

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.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities Log in to optical transport equipment for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting (TL1 experience preferred). Provision, activate, and validate DWDM / SONET / OTN services and circuits. Work with NMS systems for topology, performance, and fault management. Perform detailed audits and tracing of end-to-end services / circuits. Execute network upgrades, migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime. Create and update documentation for circuits, configurations, and migration plans. Collaborate with internal teams during maintenance windows and project deployments. Required Skills Strong knowledge of DWDM, SONET / SDH, OTN, optical line systems, and transport technologies. Hands-on experience in provisioning, auditing, and migrating optical circuits. Familiarity with TL1, CLI, and multi-vendor network elements. Experience with NMS platforms for monitoring and circuit management. Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills. Preferred Vendor Experience Ciena : 6500 (2 / 7 / 14 / 32 slot), RLS, Coredirector, 5430, 5410, Waveserver AI, Waveserver 5 Huawei : OSN 3800, OSN 6800 Nokia : 1830 Infinera : DTN, DTNx Lucent / Alcatel-Lucent : OLS 400G / 800G / 1.6T, Lambda Unite, TDM10G Adva : FSP 150, FSP 3000 Nortel : Optera Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3–10+ years of experience with optical transport technologies. Strong understanding of fiber optics, photonics, and transport protocols.