IP/MPLS Network Architect

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We create the technology to connect the world. Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing opportunities across the globe. With our commitment to innovation, driven by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development and deployment of 5G networks.​

Our communications service provider customers support more than 6.4 billion subscriptions with our radio networks, and our enterprise customers have deployed over 1,300 industrial networks worldwide. 

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Job Description

We are searching for an IP Networks Architect to deliver services to Nokia’s customer base. The candidate in this role will be required to work in a consultative manner with external Customers, Product Line Managers, Regional Customer Support teams and GNE engineers. 

The IP and Optical Networks Services Business Unit (ION SBU) provides professional services in support of the deployment of advanced network solutions across the entire ION product line. 

The ION Global Network Engineering (GNE) team is responsible for a wide range of services, including: IP/MPLS Network core and services design, business VPNs, residential services, Wifi-Offload, CG-NAT, Application Assurance, ISP networks, security, mobile backhauling, EPC infrastructure etc. Some of the areas are:

• Network integration

• Network and services migration

• Architecture and Design Consultation

• Operations Consultation

• Advanced training workshops

Typical tasks include:

• Lead requirements gathering and scoping workshops with Customers to collect design requirements
• Translate requirements into design specifications
• Provide guidance to Customers on best design practices in the areas of IP/MPLS core and services architecture. Acting
• as an IP/MPLS consultant
• Provide on-site support during customer deployment and integration
• Being Nokia design and architect representative
• Work with Product Line Management and pre-sales team for the feature enhancement requests.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Advanced IP/MPLS training/certification (Nokia SRA, Cisco CCxx, Juniper Junos)
• Ideally to have experience delivering professional services including network strategy, design and engineering, implementation, testing, customer training and on-site support
• Network Engineering expertise at a Multi-vendor integration 
• Strong working level knowledge of IP Networking, including MPLS and Segment Routing. Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP), QoS, IP VPN, VLAN, VLL/VPLS, BRAS, NAT,DPI etc.
• Specific Nokia knowledge of 7950,7750, 7210, 7250 and 7705 product lines
• 3rd party router expertise, including Cisco/Juniper product lines
• Excellent hands-on network integration and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Influences others outside of the team to ensure goals are met and conflicts are resolved
• Responds to requests for technical information and assistance in a timely and professional manner