Network Automation Architect

**Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together**

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.

**The team you'll be part of**

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

**What you will learn and contribute to**

As part of our team, you will:

- Provide NMS Solution Architecture leadership for ION led projects
- Provide NSP consultation workshops to Customers to enhance their experience of the product by leveraging the powerful features of Nokia’s leading-edge Carrier SDN platform
- Provide guidance on NSP Application configuration and utilization based on project requirements and best practices
- Author HLD/LLD design, configuration, operational or test documentation as required for the project
- Provide guidance on NSP Integration with third party OSS and other Nokia Network Management Systems
- Provide northbound API expertise and consultation
- Develop and keep up to date consultation workshop material and design document templates
- Work closely with the global team and with Product Line Management to enhance professional services delivery, best practices and the overall customer experience
- The work can frequently be at customer premises for short durations of time (1 week typical), travel is a requirement for this position

**Your skills and experience**

You have:

- Experience in consulting and providing professional services directly to external Customers
- Advanced knowledge of Network Management Systems concepts and protocols such as FCAPS, PCEP, NETCONF YANG, OpenFlow, SNMP, HTTP SOAP, JMS, REST
- Experience using Linux/Unix operating systems, databases technologies (Oracle, MySQL, PostGRE etc)
- Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS Network Management and protocols: IPv4 and IPv6, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS - RSVP-TE, LDP, etc., L2/L3 VPN, QoS, Security
- Knowledge of Optical Transport Networking: WDM, OTN, gMPLS, Add-Drop Multiplexing
- Knowledge of Software Defined Networking, SD-WAN, SDN Automation
- Experience with Service Assurance, OAM Testing & Reporting
- Knowledge of Big Data/Analytics concepts is an asset
- Knowledge of Virtualized Network Functions and Cloud Computing concepts and platforms such as OpenStack, VMWare, and hypervisor technology (KVM, ESXi)
- Multi-vendor OSS integration experience
- “Make it happen” attitude, inventive, resourceful and flexible in a fast-paced, challenging and ever changing environment.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

**EDUCATION**
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Telecom, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- IP, Virtualization, SDN and OSS training / certification is an asset.

**What we offer**

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

**Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer**

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.