IP/ Core Network Specialist at eStream Networks

Job purpose

The IP Networks Specialist is responsible for designing and optimizing the Core IP network which supports various connectivity solutions such as internet, L2/L3VPN, IP Telephony, Data Center Managed & Hosted services, IPTV and VoIP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to develop the corporate objectives.
• Provide technological innovation to improve core network processes and network support for new products.
• Develop overall Core network project planning, delivery, and update of the project implementation milestone.
• Regularly review of core and distribution network design with a view to optimize the network.
• Responsible for configuring core and edge routers for design implementation as well as BTS integration
• Responsible for maintaining BGP peering with Upstream providers and downstream clients
• Provide high-level network performance report to the Management and recommend on areas of improvement.
• Manage the public IPv4 and IPv6 resources on AFRINIC and Peering DB.
• Provide technical solutions to network issues escalated beyond the 2nd level Support and Network Operations expertise
• Provide IP address planning and management of IP address database for the entire core, distribution and access network
• Responsible for the core and distribution network bandwidth capacity
• Responsible for maintaining bandwidth policies on the PE devices.
• Attend network project & departmental meetings.
• Provide inputs to the departmental annual budget.

Education, Qualification & Work Experience

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Network experience in an ISP environment or a Systems Integration company with specialization in enterprise and service provider routing and switching solutions
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a relevant role.
• At least 3 years practical experience in managing and implementing network solutions using OSPF, ISIS and BGP routing protocols
• At least 3 years’ experience in deploying MPLS L2VPN and L3VPN solutions for clients
• Relationship & People Management.

Certifications:

• CCNP Routing & Switching/Service Provider Core
• Affiliation with relevant professional bodies Cisco

Skills:

• • Cisco Routing, & Switching
  • Core Network Planning and Implementation
  • Good communication skills
  • Project Management skills
  • People Management Skills (Employees, Team, Vendors and Customers)
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and Outlook.
  • Ability to analyses and interpret detailed technical solution and implement into network planning document.
  • Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to manage various network protection schemes namely MESH and RING etc.
  • Good understanding of SDH, Carrier Ethernet Technology, quality of service and network management concepts is necessary.