Network Design Expert

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**Role description**:
At Arcadis IBI, the Network Design Expert will be responsible for the design, validation, and supervision of IP/MPLS-based telecom networks under large-scale national projects. The role includes reviewing high-level and low-level designs, validating equipment installations, ensuring connectivity with State-NOC (S-NOC) and Central-NOC (C-NOC), and guaranteeing end-to-end functionality of deployed networks. The position demands strong expertise in IP/MPLS technologies, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

**Role accountabilities**:

- **Network Design & Planning**
- Oversee and validate the design and implementation of IP/MPLS-based networks.
- Review and approve high-level and low-level designs, BoQs, and implementation plans.
- Ensure router configurations are accurate and network elements are reachable from S-NOC and C-NOC.

**2. Equipment Installation & Validation**
- Supervise installation and configuration of IP/MPLS routers, switches, and related elements.
- Validate end-to-end connectivity, redundancy, and failover mechanisms.
- Conduct acceptance testing and support preparation of ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) documentation.

**3. Testing & Troubleshooting**
- Perform comprehensive testing, including OTDR, LSPM, latency, and throughput.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, configuration, and performance issues.
- Ensure compliance with SLA, QoS, and project performance benchmarks.

**4. Stakeholder Coordination**
- Work closely with implementation teams, NOCs, clients, and Independent Engineers for seamless deployment.
- Support validation of network integration with monitoring and operations systems.

**5. Documentation & Reporting**
- Prepare technical validation reports, compliance checklists, and audit records.
- Support project teams in compiling handover documents and audit deliverables.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
**1. Experience**:

- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in:

- Installation, configuration, and validation of IP/MPLS equipment.
- Testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation of telecom networks.
- Experience with large-scale telecom/ISP or government-led projects (preferred).

**2 - Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS, routing protocols, and network architecture.
- Hands-on experience with router/switch configuration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with NOC operations, monitoring tools, and validation practices.
- Strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

**3- Qualification**:
BE/BTech/MCA in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics, or equivalent qualification recognized by AICTE/UGC/Ministry of HRD.

Why Arcadis IBI?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.