IP Senior Network Architect

Network Infrastructure Services Business Unit (NI SBU) provides professional services in support of the deployment of advanced network solutions across the entire NI product line. The NI Global Network Engineering (GNE) team provides a wide range of services including:

• IP/MPLS Network core and services design, including L2 VPNs and L3 VPNs, BNG business and residential services, Seamless MPLS, Segment Routing, CG-NAT, Application Assurance, Data Center networks, Microwave and Private LTE designs, Security.
• Network and services migration
• Architecture and Design Consultation
• Operations Consultation
• Advanced training workshops

The team is seeking an IP Senior Network Architect to deliver services to Nokias 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 our global GNE engineering team.

The ideal candidate should have work experience with most or all of the following (minimum 8+ years relevant work experience):

• 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 experience.
• Expert level knowledge of IP Networking. Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), signaling protocols (RSVP-TE, LDP), Segment Routing, QoS, IP VPN, VPLS, EVPN, BNG, NAT, Seamless MPLS, Application Assurance, Microwave and Private LTE designs, Security.
• Specific Nokia knowledge of 7750, 7250, 7210 and 7705 product lines
• 3rd party router expertise, include Cisco/Juniper product lines.
• Hands-on experience including design, build, deploy, troubleshooting & fault-finding.
• Responds to requests for technical information and assistance in a timely and professional manner
• All candidates must be willing to travel between 20-40% of the time.
• Social Skills:
• Proven record in customer focus
• Analytical problem solver
• Proven presentation skills
• Flexible
• Eager to learn, willing to invest in continuous learning
• Fluent in English written and verbal communication

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Advanced IP/MPLS training/certification (Nokia NRS-II, SRA, Cisco CCxx, Juniper JNCxx)

Lead requirements gathering and scoping workshops with Customers to collect design requirements

• Translate requirements into design specifications.
• Development of and support to High-Level Designs & Low-Level Designs.
• Provide guidance to Customers on best design practices in the areas of IP/MPLS core and services architecture. Acting as an IP/MPLS consultant.
• Maintain deep hands-on technical expertise to assist technical teams in resolving issues in production environments in high-pressure situations
• Being Nokia design and architect representative.