IP Project & Implementation Engineer

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Job Summary

Proactively Performs Network Fulfilment Activities. Highlights issues and drives resolution when required. Acts as mentor and technical coach for NSD Engineer I.

Responsibilities

The engineer is responsible for designing, integrating and implementing IP based services on the IPNGN network

Providing innovative network solutions and engaging OEMs when required

Driving the MainOne IPv6 strategy

Network design, planning, administration and maintenance

IP multicast setup and IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR router deployments

Ensuring knowledge transfer for level-1 IPNOC and relevant teams

Troubleshooting and resolving WAN/LAN connectivity issues

Managing bandwidth of the IP backbone for optimal performance

Performing routine checks and maintenance on all network elements

Routing protocol troubleshooting experience in a large scale network (BGP, IS-IS OSPF, EIGRP)

Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches

Monitoring of network elements and ensuring prompt repair and restoration of all faulty/down sites/links.

Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls like Cisco ASA, Fortigate

Exploring existing knowledge base and make recommendation to improve systems, solutions and processes

PMP and Analytical skills

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree Or Equivalent Experience

3-5 years relevant experience is required.

Relevant professional/technical certifications like CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, (CCIE is an advantage)

Skills/Competences

Good presentation and analytical skills

Relationship Management skills

Time & self-management skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Good oral and written communication skills

Good knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPNs, EVPN, VxLAN, SDWAN, SDN etc.

Hands on experience configuring Firewalls, Cisco and Juniper routers,

Service provider experience in technologies like MPLS L2VPN,L3VPN,ISIS,BGP, Segment Routing

Proven capacity in designing and implementing complex, high performance networks with multiple locations and applications, preferably service provider networks.

Scripting knowledge is an added advantage