Senior IP/MPLS Engineer - Fourways Verfied

Salary Negotiable Fourways, Gauteng Fourways, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 27-12-2021 12:42:29 PM
21-02-2022 12:42:29 PM
Senior IP/MPLS Engineer (Telecoms)

A global telecoms firm is urgently seeking an experienced IP/MPLS Engineer to be involved in the implementation of new IP/MPLS pops and Backbones. You will oversee IP/MPLS Service deliveries as well as provide Senior level technical support to the NOC.

Minimum requirements include but are not limited to the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• CCNP and/or JNCIS certifications preferred
• 6+ years’ overall experience in the IP service provider space – gaining significant experience with large scale complex IP Network Projects
• Solid experience with BGP configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Juniper routing and switching hardware
• Advanced skills in Layer 3 VPN MPLS and Layer 2 VPN MPLS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco routing and switching hardware including IOS, IOS-XE and IOS-XR

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Managing IP/MPLS Pop and Backbone activations/deployments across the company’s global network:
• Completing new IP pop implementations, and documenting the site details and inventory and handover details within the expected pop go live timelines.
• Reviewing all non-standard IP/MPLS Service Delivery Feasibilities in conjunction with Implementation team.
• Implementing Network upgrades and design changes on the Core IP/MPLS Network:
• Working within scheduled maintenance windows to successfully upgrade IP Network devices with minimum outages to customer services.

Location: Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg.