IP Planning Engineer

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Job Summary

Will be responsible for ensuring proper design for high availability in the Core of the Main One IP
network through the design and implementation of appropriate IP based-services in partnership with technology partner companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and other operations teams with respect to IP/MPLS infrastructure

• Review configuration of core network equipment to meet requirement

• Supervise IP/MPLS services' implementation covering the installations, testing & handover

• Perform corrective maintenance for IP/MPLS network

• Generate standard project documentation including detailed test plan for highly complex networks

• Ensure all third-party application IP support contracts are active and functional

• Troubleshoot problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, servers and make corrective actions when necessary

• Ensure Capacity utilization is monitored, and growth is projected

• Ensure Design and Supervise integration of Managed services

• Ensure IP resources are monitored and sparing is maintained

• Manage complex projects involving cross functional team

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

• 5 - 7 years' relevant experience required

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

• Hands on experience configuring Cisco and Juniper routers

• Relevant certifications, preferably JNCIA, CCNP and CCIE certifications

• Good knowledge of networking technologies - TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, DNS, VPNs, Firewalls, etc.

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Time management and personal effectiveness skills

• Relationship management

• Project management experience is an added advantage

Demands of the Job

• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

• Reliability, rigour, team-spirit, service oriented and initiative in the execution of the assigned work

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