ABC L1 IP Engineer

Company description:

Digicel Group Limited

Job description:

Primary objective of the job: 

Designing, implementing, and maintaining the IP network infrastructure, ensuring the network's robustness, scalability, and security, contributing to the efficient delivery of high-quality mobile services to customers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Design, configure, and implement IP-based network solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, to support various network functions
• Proactively monitor the IP network, identify, and resolve network issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future incidents
• Continuously optimize the IP network to enhance performance, capacity, and efficiency, ensuring the best possible user experience
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate IP infrastructure with other network components and maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and changes
• Provide technical support and rapid response to IP-related incidents, participating in an on-call rotation as necessary

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field. Equivalent experience and certifications will also be considered
• Proven experience minimum of 5 years in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IP networks in a telecommunications or mobile network environment
• Strong understanding of IP networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, TCP/IP, and VLANs
• Familiarity with network security principles, VPN, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems

Functional Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex IP network issues
• Proficiency in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools to analyse network performance and identify bottlenecks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
•  Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in the IP networking space