Senior Engineer IP Backbone at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

• Provide necessary technical supporttowards IP/MPLS backbone, IP RAN, Internet, Gateway, International PeeringSolution and Enterprise Solutions to meet specific business requirements
• Support IP/ MPLS Backbone Network,Technologies such as MPLS Core, MP-BGP, VPNs, VPLS, L3VPN,MPLS, Fast Rerouting,VRRP, BFD etc. 
• Principal Functions        
• Manage complex transformationInternational Networks peering and traffic engineering
• IP Routing Experience: OSPF, BGP, andBGP policing, Route reflectors and Confederations, Multi-homing solutions
• Review the detailed network designsand network configurations of the Network Engineering group to ensureconsistency with the architecture, as well as gain insight into how to optimizearchitecture after real-world application.
• Support & manage all internetgateway routers, Public IP, and other Internet Solution to meet specificbusiness requirements
• Technical knowledge of GSM/LTEenvironment and interaction of IP system with CS core, PS core, VAS,Interconnect and carrier services
• Review all changes to networkconfiguration for technical accuracy and impact, and provide multi-protocolnetwork problem resolutions.
• Maintain the integrity ofconfiguration database and record systems and ensure IP/MPLS/Internet andnetwork security integrity documentations are updated regularly.
• Responsible for end to end IPintegrations for new equipment, Core switching equipment, VAS nodes, Mediagateway, and GGSN /SGSN gateways nodes and interconnect nodes into IP network
• Monitor and ensure vendors' adherenceto contractual SLAs (vendor management).
• Conduct weekly & monthly networkperformance monitoring, trend analyses, capacity planning and expansion in linewith network growth trends and increases in traffic
• Ensure that approved IP optimizationtasks are executed according to schedule and with minimal distortion to service
• Consistently refine operatingprocesses, systems and platforms to facilitate continuous improvement andensure network operations meet operational delivery requirements
• Manage inter-functional relations toensure synergy across the various departmental functions
• Perform periodic network audit andnetwork performance improvement measures
• Recommends network operationalimprovement measures
• Develop IP network operationalstrategy document
• Ensure best practice operationalprocedure
• Review, approves operationalinstructions / method of procedures
• Lead the troubleshooting of faults,enforce preventive maintenance methodology
• Perform any other duties as assignedby the line Manager, IP and Enterprise Operations.

Educational Requirements        

• First degree in Electrical/ElectronicEngineering or a related light current field
• Three(3) to Five (5) years post NYSCrelevant work experience.
• Experience in IP/MPLS networks andtechnologies in multi-service environments
• Experience with IP, IPv6, Ethernet,MPLS BGP VPN, VPLS, VLL and IP Service Edge deployment and operation. Goodunderstanding of IP/MPLS and evolution towards an IP/NGN based technology.
• Clear understanding of the followingprotocols: MP-BGP, VPNs, VPLS, L3VPN, Fast  Rerouting, VRRP, BFD OSPF, IS-IS, BGP,MP-BGP QOS, NAT, IP routing andswitching.
• Hands-on experience with Huawei, Ciscoand Nokia IP nodes.
• Experience with Juniper nodes isdesired.
• Excellent working knowledge of Cisco,Juniper, Huawei and Nokia (Alcatel) routers and switches.
• Advanced QOS experience especiallypertaining to VoIP and DOS
• Familiarity with any object-orientedprogramming language (Python, C++, etc.).
• Network automation and scriptingskills.
• Cisco CCNP certification or equivalentin other DATACOM vendors listed above.
• Good understanding of mobiletelecommunication network
• Advanced working skills on Microsoftoffice suite.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Experience,Skills & Competencies        

Knowledge

• Service Continuity Management,Monitoring and Control
• Telecommunications & Mobile NetworkStandards & Specifications
• Operational experience with large scalecarrier multi-service networks

Skills

• ProblemSolving
• Accountability
• Teaming

Behavior

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus