Senior Design Specialist to architect and validate core networking solutions using Cisco NSO, MPLS, SDN, and network automation
Our telecommunications client is seeking a Senior Design Specialist (10+ years) to architect and validate core networking solutions using Cisco NSO, MPLS, SDN, and network automation

Join a team delivering advanced network automation and orchestration initiatives within a large-scale telecommunications environment. This role focuses on designing and validating next-generation MPLS and cloud networking solutions while developing automation capabilities using Cisco NSO, Python, and service orchestration frameworks. The position supports large-scale Software-Defined WAN and Business Services infrastructure initiatives with a focus on reliability, scalability, and network virtualization.

Must Haves

10+ years working with IP networks in a service provider setting

Expert-level expertise with BGP , OSPF , MPLS, ISIS, and IP/MPLS L3VPN services

Hands-on experience with Cisco NSO , Python , and network automation principles

Extensive background designing and implementing large-scale network solutions and network transformation initiatives

Bachelor Degree or Master of Engineering/Science in Network Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Nice to Have

CCIE or JNCIE certification

Experience with OpenStack and VMware cloud orchestration solutions

Working knowledge of Data Center automation, cloud technologies, and vNF management

Experience with Ixia or Spirent testing platforms

Knowledge of IPSec, PKI Architecture, and AAA security solutions

Responsibilities

Design and validate complex network architectures for automated solutions

Develop and maintain Network Element Drivers (NEDs)



for network platforms

Implement routing and switching solutions using MPLS, BGP, and OSPF

Create technical specifications for automation initiatives

Architect end-to-end network solutions for business services infrastructure

Develop solutions supporting high-availability and geo-redundancy requirements

Support systems engineering, requirements, and user story development for operational automation capabilities

Our telecommunications client is seeking a Senior Design Specialist (10+ years) to architect and validate core networking solutions using Cisco NSO, MPLS, SDN, and network automation

Join a team delivering advanced network automation and orchestration initiatives within a large-scale telecommunications environment. This role focuses on designing and validating next-generation MPLS and cloud networking solutions while developing automation capabilities using Cisco NSO, Python, and service orchestration frameworks. The position supports large-scale Software-Defined WAN and Business Services infrastructure initiatives with a focus on reliability, scalability, and network virtualization.

Must Haves

10+ years working with IP networks in a service provider environment

Expert-level expertise with BGP , OSPF , MPLS, ISIS, and IP/MPLS L3VPN services

Hands-on experience with Cisco NSO , Python , and network automation principles

Extensive background designing and implementing large-scale network solutions and network transformation initiatives

Bachelor Degree or Master of Engineering/Science in Network Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Nice to Have

CCIE or JNCIE certification

Experience with OpenStack and VMware cloud orchestration solutions

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📌 Senior Design Specialist to architect and validate core networking solutions using Cisco NSO, MPLS, (Ontario)
🏢 S.i. Systems
📍 Ontario