Network Engineer IP Core (Optical Network and Transmission)

Location Malta
Discipline: Technology, IT Infrastructure
Contact name: Daniel Genuis

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 15251
Published: almost 3 years ago
Our client is looking for an energetic individual to join the team in the role of Network Engineer IP Core – Optical Network and Transmission. The selected candidate will design, build and operate the company's IP and optical transport network with the assistance of your IP Core Manager

Description:
  • Operating,managing, maintaining the company’s transmission equipment. To build, operate, manage and maintain the company’s SDH and Optical Transport network including:
    • The national SDH network;
    • The various submarine systems
    • MPLS POPs located abroad
    • DTTV backhaul infrastructure
    • SDI transport
    • as well as operate and maintain the related Network Management Systems
  • Collecting and analyzing statistical data of the network to ensure the appropriate forecasting, dimensioning, and sizing of the various Network elements so as to meet the demand for Service Provisioning as well as maintain the required Service Levels
  • Implementing appropriate operational procedures in accordance with international norms & standards in order to ensure that system downtime is minimized and a high-level quality of service guaranteed
  • Assisting and liaising with other sections in the design, the build and operation, of the client's customer networks
  • Providing on the job training where necessary
  • Providing 3rd level support and liaising directly with third parties, including clients and suppliers for technical problem resolution on a 24x7 basis
  • Undertaking any other related tasks as required by management.

Requirements:
  • Masters/Degree in an Engineering or Technical IT field or Industry certification in Networking like CCNA / CCNP
  • Technical knowledge on SDH and Optical transmission systems to be able to design operate and maintain network infrastructure
  • Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching
  • One or more programming languages(Shell, Perl, PHP, Python)
  • Hands-On experience using Linux OS (ideally Redhat/Ubuntu)
  • Networking: CISCO IOS
  • Ideally have experience in setting up and managing ISP related services like DNS, Firewalling etc
  • Willingness to learn with a can-do approach
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • A clean police conduct and a valid driving license