IPRAN Network Engineer

Job Title

IPRAN Network Engineer (Huawei / Cisco / Nokia)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IPRAN Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and optimize ISP access and aggregation networks. The role covers multi-vendor environments, including Huawei, Cisco, and Nokia, with responsibilities scaling based on years of experience.

Experience Levels

• Junior Engineer: 1-3 Years

• Senior Engineer: 3-8 Years

• Expert / Lead Engineer: 8+ Years

Technical Requirements by Vendor

Huawei - IPRAN

Certifications

• 1-3 Years: HCIA / HCIP or CCNP-SP

• 3-8 Years: HCIA / HCIP or CCNP-SP

• 8+ Years: CCNP-SP / HCIP / HCIE

Technical Experience

• 1-3 Years:

  • Good experience in ISP access and aggregation layers

  • Strong understanding of routing and MPLS fundamentals

• 3-8 Years:

  • Solid hands-on experience in ISP access and aggregation networks

  • Advanced troubleshooting and service provisioning

• 8+ Years:

  • Expert-level knowledge of ISP access and aggregation architectures

  • Design authority and optimization leadership

Protocols & Technologies

• OSPF

• BGP

• IS-IS

• MPLS

• L2VPN / L3VPN

• Traffic Engineering

• (8+ Years): Advanced BGP options

Huawei Platforms

• 1-8 Years: ATN, NE40

• 8+ Years: ATN, NE40, NE8000

Cisco - IPRAN

Certifications

• 1-3 Years: CCNP or CCNP-SP

• 3-8 Years: CCNP or CCNP-SP / CCNP Core

• 8+ Years: CCNP-SP / CCIE

Technical Experience

• 1-3 Years:

  • Good experience with Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE nodes

  • Exposure to Nexus switching platforms

• 3-8 Years:

  • Strong hands-on experience with XR/XE platforms and Nexus switches

  • End-to-end service deployment and troubleshooting

• 8+ Years:

  • Expert-level experience in ISP access and aggregation networks

  • Network design, optimization, and escalation ownership

Protocols & Technologies

• 1-8 Years:

  • OSPF, BGP, IS-IS

  • MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN

  • Traffic Engineering

• 8+ Years:

  • OSPF, IS-IS

  • MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN

Cisco Platforms

• 8+ Years: ASR, ISR, N9K

Nokia - IPRAN

Certifications

• 1-3 Years: HCIP or CCNP + Nokia IXR / SAR / SAS-D

• 3-8 Years: HCIP or CCNP + IXR / SAR / SAS-D / NRI / NRII

• 8+ Years: NRI / NRII / NRIII

Technical Experience

• 1-3 Years:

  • Good hands-on experience with Nokia networking equipment

• 3-8 Years:

  • Strong operational and troubleshooting experience on Nokia platforms

• 8+ Years:

  • Expert-level ISP access and aggregation experience

  • Architecture design and technical leadership

Protocols & Technologies

• 1-8 Years:

  • OSPF, BGP, IS-IS

  • MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN

  • Traffic Engineering

• 8+ Years:

  • OSPF, IS-IS

  • MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Design, implement, and operate IPRAN access and aggregation networks

• Configure and troubleshoot routing, MPLS, and VPN services

• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of ISP networks

• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and expansions

• Collaborate with NOC, planning, and service teams

• Senior/Expert Levels:

  • Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring

  • Contribute to network architecture and standards