Sr Network Design Engineer should have a deep understanding of networking protocols, security practices, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies in the telecommunications and internet services sector. Effective communication and collaboration skills are also crucial for working with cross-functional teams and addressing customer needs.

Requirements

Experience Required 8 plus years

Provide Planning, Designing, and Implementation around Nokia SDN and DC products and solutions.
At least Intermediate level expertise in Nokia Nuage/SRL or Cisco's Data Center ACI product or Juniper Products.
Knowledge of cloud architecture would be preferable.
Good to have a design experience background with at least 10-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in Network design and Implementation on Datacentre product lines (Nokia, Cisco or Juniper Data Centre Products).
Must have at least one competitor platform (Cisco or Juniper) expert-level knowledge
Good understanding of OSPF, MPLS, BGP, MP-BGP, Multicast, AnyCast, EVPN, VxLAN, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis, etc.
Knowledge of virtualization tools and concepts along with Python, JSON programming would be an added advantage.
Strong analytical skills, with strong problem-solving capability.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Network Planning and Design:

Conducting thorough analysis to understand client requirements and business objectives.
Designing scalable and reliable network architectures to meet current and future needs.
Planning for network expansion and ensuring the capacity to handle increasing traffic.

Router and Switch Configuration:

Configuring routers, switches, and other network devices to meet design specifications.
Implementing routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and ensuring proper network traffic flow.
Optimizing configurations for performance and efficiency.

Network Security:

Implementing security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Quality of Service (QoS) Management:

Implementing QoS policies to prioritize and optimize network traffic for critical applications.
Monitoring and adjusting QoS parameters to ensure a consistent and reliable user experience.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

Identifying and resolving network-related issues promptly.
Performing root cause analysis for recurring problems and implementing preventive measures.
Collaborating with support teams to address customer-reported issues.

Documentation:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
Documenting changes and updates to the network infrastructure.

Collaboration with Other Teams:

Collaborating with other engineering teams, such as software developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration.
Working with vendors to evaluate new technologies and solutions.

Stay Informed on Industry Trends:

Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices in network design and architecture.

Training and Mentorship:

Providing training to junior engineers and team members.
Serving as a mentor and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

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