Transport Planning Specialist: Network Security and Design

**Job Description:**

We are seeking an experienced Transport Planning Specialist to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing components of the IP/MPLS network, as well as managing network security and planning.

**Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement components of the IP/MPLS network.
• Design, build, and manage network consisting of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and layer 2 switching, QoS, and IP backbone network security.
• Validate technical solutions proposed by vendors.
• Responsible for IP Infrastructure R&S and Network Security Planning.
• Design and configure routers, switches, and network security component firewalls, site-to-site, and SSL VPN.
• RFP preparation and evaluation.
• Low-Level Design & Documentation, Network Implementation Plan, Network Migration Plan, Coordination, and Timely Provisioning of Systems and Subsystems.
• Responsible for integration of various service domains (including IN, VAS, MFS, RAN, CS Core, PS Core, etc.) and for their transportation across the MPLS domain.
• Responsible for preparation of documentation including network plans, standard operation procedures, and inventory management records.
• Highlighting and Identifying Network Optimization Needs and Discussing Plans for Implementation of Network Optimization Solutions.
• Preparing MOPs and SOPs to Facilitate Team in Handling Issues and Defining New Flows.
• CAPEX/OPEX Financial Management. Budget Forecasting for Upcoming Projects.
• Responsible for Reporting, Analysis, Correlation, and Event Management through Network Management & Monitoring System.
• Comply with All Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during Execution of Tasks and Carrying out All Job-Related Duties.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of IP-MPLS (Service Provider) and Enterprise networks, with hands-on experience on Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei products. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of new technologies such as Cloud networks, IPv6, and Automation.

**Benefits:**

We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results, and we strive to create a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession.

**Requirements:**

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in transport planning or related field.

**Soft Skills and Technical Skills Required:

• Presentation and incident reporting skills.
• Project management skills.
• Good communication skills.

**Essential Skills Must Have:**

• Solid understanding of IP-MPLS (Service Provider) and Enterprise networks with hands-on experience on Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei products.
• Extensive knowledge of new technologies such as Cloud networks, IPv6, and Automation.
• Excellent command over BGP (iBGP & eBGP), MPLS, SR, RSVP, LDP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, and static routing protocols.
• Solid understanding of IXP network infrastructure with hands-on experience.
• Good understanding of MPLS protocol and know-how of network topologies and their inter-working along with latest IP network protocols and technology knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of network security and hands-on experience on firewalls.
• Technical proficiency balanced with a desire and aptitude to plan, coordinate, and project manage.

**Desirable Skills:**

• Extensive understanding of MPLS protocol and its applications.
• Computer proficiency, MS Office must include MS Visio & PowerPoint.
• Communication and presentation skills to make solutions/ideas understandable for respective audience segments.
• Ability to work in shifts round the clock and on holidays if required as an emergency resource.