AGM - Access IP Products - Network Planning

Our Client is setting up IP Transport Network with around 24K Routers and 200 Data Centre locations for mobility, IT and enterprise services and applications.

We are looking for a talented IP MPLS Products & Strategy network Architect to design and manage IP/MPLS network.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of IP/MPLS Products of multiple Vendors, features and scale requirements, latest technologies with IP and network Automation, as well as experience in designing large telco IP Transport and development of the future ready network. Candidate should have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills to effectively share knowledge.

This role is responsible for:

- IP/MPLS Products RFP & PoC for Access IP Nodes , IP Feature ,Specification & Lean BoQ preparation

- Comparing various Vendors Access products in terms of Features, Scale and stability requirements.

- Conducting POC and testing of different vendor Access IP products for required specifications and network architecture as per client requirement.

- Advanced analytical skills to understand business requirements and translate them to network requirements

Legacy transport network transform to IP-MPLS based Network. Design logical and physical topology for Access and Pre-Agg Nodes, BoQ, PID,HLD and LLD preparation.

- Consolidating, identifying and constantly developing technologies, policies and standards, ensuring implementation of best practice in support management through continuous assessment, communicating process and product recommendations for IP/MPLS, Products Specification, Scales and latest technologies.

- Continuously analysing performance of technologies and product deployed in network for enhancing service experience for its customers

- Analysing and finalising best IP Access network Products and Tools from Vendors.

- Strategy for Lean IP network and Solutions for minimum latency and best customer experience.

Key Accountabilities:

- IP/MPLS Products PoC & RFP for IP network products.

- RFI/RFP preparation, laying out technical requirements for IP-Network new products

- Analysing Access IP product feature Specification, Scales & Lean Specifications

- Lean BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) and SOW (Scope Of Work) preparation and signoff documents

- Ipfication (Legacy Transport to IP Transport) of TOP Cities and other potential areas.

- Vendor discussion, technical evaluation, Solution finalization with vendors BOQ and Scope Of Work finalization

- Assisting commercial teams on technical aspects, Providing Signed off BOQ and SOW to Commercial team.

- Capacity planning at Access Layer and timely ordering for all nodes listed above

- Coordination with Project Team for expedited access rollout.

Core Competencies:

- Strong vendor-management skills to interface with Suppliers for product evaluation.

- Deep understanding of product features and Scale, Technologies Evaluation for IP/MPLS network nodes with new Technologies Evaluation.

- Advanced analytical skills to understand business requirements and translate them to network requirements

- Skills to design logical and physical topology of IP-MPLS nodes in coordination with internal team.

- Ability to manage in dynamic, high-growth, high-uncertainty environments.

- Strong Technical foundation with market leading certifications (optional)

Professional Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science, relevant field.

- 5-10 years' experience in designing large IP Telco network with latest IP products.

- Technical knowledge of IP/MPLS, Routing protocols, latest IP technologies like Segment Routing, QOS, various redundancy protocols etc.

- Any network certifications in IP Technologies like CCNA, CCIE, JNCIE etc certifications is preferred.

- Experience in IP infrastructure planning, configurations, provisioning and network development.

- Should be updated with latest IP Technologies and products

- Transport knowledge will be added advantage