We have a great opportunity for a Principle Network Implementation Engineer.

You'll be a technical expert of carrier grade network. Predominately project based.

The role:

• Participate in the implementation of projects from the network projects managers.
• Be an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on the existing core & access network (working alongside the network architect), to implement project related task.
• Participate in core & access maintenance and optimisation as maybe required by the network manager.
• Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard in the core & access network domain, to ensure high network availability and network SLA thresholds.
• Respond to core & access network related alarms & monitor the network status.
• Update related documentation after all project implementations activities'
• Work with all the key stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Carry out regular migration/maintenance tasks outside of normal business hours as the project delivery dictates
• Visit data centres & sites to keep the core & access network up to a set standard.
• Hybrid working with minimum 2 (two) days in the GN office
• Support junior members of the team with the technical queries.

Skills and requirements

• Minimum 10 years Cisco core & access network experience preferably in an Altnet broadband provider and strong experience in core & access network project delivery role.
• Demonstrated strong core and access network implementation experience in a fast pace environment.
• Strong and proven experience in Nokia GPON/XGS-PON platforms in an ISP environment.
• Proven hands-on experience working with carrier grade Cisco ASR and NCS device family.
• The aptitude to work autonomously, and lead a project.
• Strong carrier grade network solution design, migration and implementation experience.
• Comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge of typical carrier technologies, including BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, Multicast, IPv6, Firewalls, MPLS and MPLS based VPN solutions.
• Deep understanding of packet captures, and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems based on packet analysis.
• Experience of configuring and using common Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as SolarWinds and Zabbix.
• Strong and proven experience working with Nokia AMS.
• Experience producing technical documentation including, High Level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD) & Migration Strategy etc.
• CCIE-SP & Nokia PON Certification

Please email your CVs to (see below)