Description
Senior Specialist IP/MPLS Networks
We are currently recruiting for our client, a Global Telecommunications Organisation for Senior Specialist IP/MPLS Networks to join their project in Uganda.
Position Title: Senior Specialist IP/MPLS Networks
Position Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months rolling
Location: Uganda
Contact: Maggie Zhongyuan Runge
Senior Specialist for IP/MPLS Networks performs all operational tasks to provide 24/7, 365 days IP/MPLS connectivity & services availability that meets internal and external customers' expectations and performs internal driven systems integration to the MPBN
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all fault resolution efforts, operations, testing, and implementing core/edge Routers, Switches, Firewalls, interconnections, configurations & updates on IP/MPLS networks and DCNs.
- Handle Third Party systems integrations to the IP/MPLS network and MPBN.
- Be involved with planning team/vendors in expansion efforts and growth designs and roll out of IP/MPLS network, for new PoPs and switching centers.
- Maintain and support complex bespoke customer MPLS network solutions by Providing top line support for networking technical solutions to customers
- Liaise with technical teams, providers and partners to resolve issues and offer technical support.
- Maintain Internet Exchange Points connectivity.
- Test new products and services and develop tools to help provide, manage or troubleshoot the network.
- Provide a secure network infrastructure for triple play application layer (voice, video and data services)
- Consulting in the definition of strategic technology direction relating to corporate infrastructure for the business customers that we serve and assist with technical implementation support,including site visits.
- Ensuring assigned service desk tasks and support issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate inventory and standardized network diagrams and support accreditation efforts.
- Manage, monitor, sustain and secure network devices to include Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Out of Band Managers, VPN concentrators and access control systems.
- Prepares network users (internal and external) by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support through workshops and boot camps.
- Meet financial requirements by submitting information inputs for OPEX/CAPEX budgets; monitoring expenses
Qualifications/Professional experiences Required:
- Bachelor of Science (Engineering or Telecommunications), Data Communications Engineering or Computer Science Degree
- Above 5 years of proven operations/planning experience of Service Provider IP/MPLS networks
- Advanced knowledge of IP Routing based protocols: TCP/IP, SIGTRAN, BGP,IS-IS, MPLS and IPv6.
- Dynamic professional with team supervisory experience (3 years +)
- In depth understanding of IP/MPLS technology and service layers covering data/voice/signalling/video services
- Can do spirit driven by the customer centric approach towards tasks and work in general, strong interpersonal and communication
- Effective technical communications skills and great technical analytical skills
Please submit your CV to: sales(at)manningglobal com
Quoting reference: MGMZRSSIPN/6320
Or call Maggie
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Please note:
1. That we do all we can to respond to your application but if we have not contacted you within 2 business days following your application, it is likely we are not able to consider your application for this position.
2. We cannot consider your application for this position if you are currently working for our client. Your application can only be considered if you have written confirmation you are leaving your current position.