IP Engineer

Job description

Job Objective:

The IP Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing IP network infrastructure to support business-critical telecommunications services. The engineer ensures secure, scalable, and high-availability network operations across backbone, enterprise, and customer-facing environments. This role plays a critical part in network transformation, upgrades, and continuous innovation in support of next-generation services such as 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design & Deployment
Design and implement core and edge IP networks (IPv4/IPv6), ensuring scalability and redundancy.
Develop HLD/LLD network architecture documentation and manage changes through version control.
Support new service deployment including BNG, CGNAT, MPLS VPNs, SD-WAN, and IP-based access.
Operations & Maintenance
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools and protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS).
Execute routine maintenance, patch management, and performance tuning.
Perform capacity planning and proactive network scaling.
Security & Compliance
Ensure IP network compliance with internal and external security policies and standards.
Implement firewall rules, ACLs, and intrusion prevention systems across IP infrastructure.
Participate in network hardening and audit activities.
Customer & Service Support
Work with enterprise/business customers on solution design, integration, and SLA assurance.
Support rollout of IP-based services (e.g., VoIP, IPTV, Internet peering, CDN).
Project Management & Documentation
Collaborate in cross-functional teams for IP network upgrades or rollout projects.
Maintain detailed technical documentation including diagrams, change logs, and incident reports.
Vendor & Equipment Management
Configure and maintain network equipment from vendors such as Huawei, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.
Evaluate and test new hardware/software for network evolution.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Certifications (Preferred):

Huawei HCIA/HCIP (Datacom), or Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise), CCIE, JNCIE, HCIE, or SDN/NFV related certifications

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in IP network design, deployment, and support
Strong experience in ISP, carrier-grade, or enterprise network environments
Proven experience managing MPLS, QoS, L2VPN/L3VPN, and BGP peering

Key Technical Skills:

Deep understanding of IP networking (Layer 2–4 protocols)
Strong troubleshooting skills using CLI and NMS platforms
Expertise in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
Hands-on experience with MPLS technologies and services
Familiarity with SDN, NFV, Segment Routing, and IPv6 deployments
Strong command of Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP, JunOS, or similar platforms

Soft Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Clear and effective verbal and written communication
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Team-oriented with cross-cultural collaboration experience
Proactive attitude towards learning and innovation

Key Stakeholders:

Internal: Core Network, Transmission, Enterprise Sales, NOC, PMO, Security Teams
External: Equipment vendors, ISPs/IXPs, Enterprise customers, Regulatory bodies

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their qualifications and experience to Rorisang.Moloto@huawei.com Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis