Job Summary

• The Senior IP Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting of the organization’s core IP network.
• You will lead critical infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineering staff, and ensure that our routing architecture can support current and future connectivity demands, including enterprise-grade fiber services and high-capacity data transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable, high-performance IP/MPLS network architectures to support long-term organizational growth.
• Manage complex routing protocols BGP, OSPF, ISIS to ensure optimal traffic flow and network redundancy.
• Serve as the final escalation point for the NOC and Junior IP Engineers regarding complex routing loops, latency issues, or packet loss.
• Implement and maintain robust network security policies, including firewall configurations, Access Control Lists ACLs, and protection against DDoS attacks.
• Monitor core bandwidth utilization and perform proactive upgrades to hardware and software to prevent network saturation.
• Establish and enforce strict technical standards for network documentation, including updated topology maps and configuration backups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in IP engineering within the ISP or telecommunications sector.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLAN configuration.
• Hands-on experience with major enterprise routing/switching hardware e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or Huawei.
• Professional-level networking certifications e.g., CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE are highly preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Ability to diagnose and resolve systemic network issues under extreme pressure without compromising service stability.
• Passion for training and developing Junior IP Engineers, ensuring the entire team grows in technical capability.
• Ability to translate complex network constraints into clear business requirements for non-technical stakeholders or senior leadership.