MPBN Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

Network Resilience and Assurance

• Responsible for resiliency testing, availability and overall IP Core network assurance across Airtel POPs
• Work together with Planning teams to draw out considerable best and workable solutions for any integration of services to MPLS network
• Access control Management to all Airtel MPBN nodes

Configuration Audit

•    Configuration audit of all planned activities in the IP Core/transport domain to ensure first time right implementations
•     Oversee network activities across Mobile Service VPNs
•    Support New integrations in PS, CS and Charging networks
•    Proper scrutiny of all new additions and update of existing records for every change in Transport Layer Architecture

MPBN Documentation and Reporting

• Primarily responsible for All MPBN implementation's Documentation - Designs, Audits, Network Architecture etc; 
• Run monthly checks on critical implementation documents and updates when due

Quality of Service(QoS) Assurance

• Ensure that different types of traffic receive appropriate levels of service and prioritization. 
• Be the linkage between Airtel Planning team and the MS team in QoS implementation.

Enterprise Services Support

• Responsible for Enterprise MPLS tunnel and internet edge implementations 
• Work hand-in-hand with enterprise Planning, MPBN Planning and the MS team to draw out considerable best and workable solutions for integration of services to MPLS network

Project Implementation

• Supports Project implementation within primary domain and ensure they are delivered to set timelines

Change Management

• Compiles and delivers all weekly change requests for MPBN Operations in conjuction with the MS team
• Ensures MS team full compliance on all activities implemented within the MPBN domain to change management process

Internet Edge Implementation/Support

• Engages stakeholder teams for implementation of design/optimization for traffic distribution.
• Primarily responsible for supporting Internet edge related projects from Operations perspective
• Manages operational issues on Caches & NNI

Network Security

•    Management and support on all operational activities for of Firewall bordering the Core Network.  
•    Primarily responsible for engagements of service providers on resolution of issues relating to DDoS, IPDR and Anti-Spam solutions
•    Drives Network cleanups from VA Scan advised by Security team with MS
•    Primarily responsible for Operational Activities of all Firewalls
•    Anchors engagements of Vendors on resolution of issues relating to DDoS, IPDR and Anti-Spam solutions
 

Firewall Management

•    Primarily responsible for the operational activities of the Firewalls

DIMENSIONS 

Financial Dimensions 

Responsible for maintenance, operation, and configuration of networking devices like routers, switches, firewalls etc. Minimum of 99% successful product and TT completion each month

Other Dimensions 

• Documentation and reporting/Configuration audit – Per AOP
• Deployment, Installation execution – As per AOP

Educational Qualifications 

• University degree in Telecom Engineering, Computer Science, Networks, Technical or electrical or equivalent qualification
• Professional Certification in Networking is desirable

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical role within Telecom/ ISP space and understanding of best practices in IP Core technologies and deep knowledge of routers, Switches, FW etc management.
• Latest technology and processes used in related industries such as the IP Core, IP edge, internet edge etc.
• Proven team Leadership skills - Ability to influence and get things done quickly is critical.
• Resilience and ability to deliver against stretch targets
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Analytical skills and strong Troubleshooting Acumen

Other requirements 

• Able to operate in a performance driven organization 
• Good organizational and teamwork skills (ability to get the best out of the team)
• Ability to quickly react to changes.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic
• Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and written
• Attention to detail
• Confident, assertive skills
• Excellent time Management Skills
• Customer-centric 
• Adherence to Company policy and procedures
• Creative and open Minded
• Maintain high levels of integrity