IPMPLS consultant

JOB PURPOSE

To design and implement IP/MPLS core, aggregation, and edge networks supporting customer portfolio. The role covers project implementation follow-up, milestone management, acceptance process, and technical coordination to ensure high network availability and compliance with Military/ITU standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed IP/MPLS network design documents (HLD/LLD) covering PE, P, and CE nodes.
• Define routing, QoS, and traffic engineering policies to meet SLA objectives.
• Plan and track project milestones, ensuring timely implementation and progress reporting.
• Prepare and enforce acceptance criteria including routing convergence, redundancy, and throughput validation.
• Coordinate with transport and field teams during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop configuration templates, MOPs, rollback, and cutover plans.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, and post-deployment acceptance with stakeholder approvals.
• Maintain project documentation, as-built records, and change logs.
• Perform network audits and capacity planning aligned with business growth.
• Support automation readiness using standard configuration frameworks.
• Collaborate with vendors, customers, and NOC for issue resolution and performance improvement.
• Ensure all acceptance documents are approved, signed, and archived.
• Conduct technical sessions and knowledge transfers for Customers engineers

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or Computer Engineering.
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE, HUAEI HCIP, Nokia NRS-II, or Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE.
• PMP or project implementation certification preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IP/MPLS core and edge network design, deployment, and support.
• Experience in routing, QoS, MPLS-TE, and Segment Routing.
• Proven track record in multi-vendor core network implementation.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Strong understanding of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, and EVPN.
• Experience with QoS, Multicast, and network resiliency design.
• Skilled in project tracking and acceptance documentation.
• Familiar with automation tools (Ansible, Python, NETCONF).
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Arabic Native speaker and English (written and spoken)