Consultant, Packet Network Engineering

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Job ID- 34105

Location- Bangalore/ Gurgaon

Function- Operations & Engineering

Role Purpose-

• Test design and execution, logging results in Ethernet and IP area
• Ensures the delivery of the network architecture for data/packet Infrastructure to reduce cost and to increase flexibility for the introduction of new products and services
• Ensures the proper execution of network infrastructure projects.
• Lead the network infrastructure projects end to end and help stake holder for early completion.
• Develops solutions to address a variety of business problems across own area / projects
• Acts a subject matter expert on multiple functional areas related to Data technologies
• Supporting and guiding to other team for quick closer of action towards project and technology.
• Produce documentation or Engineering guides working with senior team members

Key Accountabilities-

• Responsible in owning/co-owing a technology piece in Layer-2/Layer-3 Area in terms of knowledge and execution.
• Leading the colt transformation activity from Legacy to latest platforms.
• Leading the strategic project for monitoring the production network heath for future proofing the integration, tools and leverage the benefit of latest technology.
• Knowledge to adopt ideas/concept of SDN and NED validation.
• Interface with Project mgrs. periodically to ensure, the deliverables are defined and met for the assigned project activity.
• Design and development of large Data/Packet and Transmission Network in Europe and other places. This network consists variety of large numbers of layer-2 and layer-3 equipment's from multiple vendors make the role interesting and challenging.
• Bringing innovative idea for improving/rousting the current and future design.
• Testing & Evaluation – Evaluation of new technology and solutions for supporting new and emerging business requirements.
• Implementation of network standards and services architecture in solutions designs
• Evaluation of new systems, platform, technology and features for the introduction into the packet technologies

Role Specific Requirements-

• 12-16 years' experience in Telecom Industry.
• Ability to understand/configure/test the network infrastructure. Should have hands-on experience in previous/current job.
• Ability to lead and conclude the technical assignments with respect to upcoming technologies.
• Domain knowledge, preferably within a telecom company, system integrator, or global telecom product supplier.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of telecom carrier grade products and services and a broad knowledge of the current telecom product offerings across different geographies.
• Good knowledge of tools and monitoring system used across industry to monitor the network dynamics.
• AI use case knowledge and ideas to improve tools
• In depth knowledge of Layer-2 concept and protocols (Carrier Ethernet/MPLS/G.8032) along with basic idea of Layer-3 domain.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills able to articulate technical concepts into documentation.
• Good knowledge on ITU-T/GR/MEF is an essential.
• Experience in documenting the of high/low level test design, test cases, method of procedure (upgrade/downgrade) etc. .is must.
• Experience with System/Network level verification testing with emphasis on Layer-2 for Core Network.
• Experience with service provides either directly or indirectly (through product offering from product companies) is an advantage.
• Experience in reproducing the defects for product vendors is a must.
• Ability to conduct interworking testing in products in similar area. (across different vendors).
• Experience in evaluating the network performance, its associated parameters is a must;
• Experience with using traffic generators (Field HH tester(MTT/VeEX)/ Spirent)

About Colt

At Colt, we provide world-class network and voice connectivity across Europe, Asia and North America's largest business hubs. We've been specialists in our field for nearly three decades - and we've won awards for being a technology innovator and pioneer. We go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary connections to help our customers succeed, and we have the industry leading net promoter score (NPS) to prove it.

What is it like working with us?

As well as our competitive salaries and incentive plans, we have lots of flexible benefits and local rewards packages. We also know that a work life balance is important, and our people say it's one of the great advantages of working at Colt.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth.

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click here.

What we offer:

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognizes the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

•Flexible working and relaxed dress code

•Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
•Access to Online-learning Platform

•option of parking slots in the Colt Campus

Our values

We live by our Colt values every day, whether we're launching new projects or solving problems together. Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.

We know people matter

Whether it's a customer, a partner or an employee, we build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and integrity. We value diversity and strive to be more inclusive so everyone has the freedom to speak up, be heard and thrive.

We always find a better way

By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed through the power of connectivity. We're swift to adapt and take responsibility for the promises we make.

We win together

We believe in the power of many and stand shoulder to shoulder with customers, partners and colleagues collaborating on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact, and rally behind the decision to make it a success.

We can change the world

We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have - passion, technology and connectivity - to create good.

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Inclusion, and valuing diversity of thought and experience, is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth.

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click here.