Network Engineer- Job Stage5- ERCSJP00074599
Rate Range: 65-68$/hr Incorp

IP Network Engineer (Cisco ASR920 / NCS540 / NCS560)
Position Summary
The IP Network Engineer plans, designs, integrates, optimizes, and troubleshoots IP transport and backhaul networks supporting Radio Access Network (RAN) services. The role focuses on Cisco ASR920, NCS540, and NCS560 platforms and supports capacity expansion, modernization, software upgrades, and operational excellence across mobile transport infrastructure. The engineer collaborates with RAN, Transport, Core, Operations, and Deployment teams to deliver reliable, scalable IP backhaul performance in line with Ericsson transport planning and IP engineering scope.

Key Responsibilities
IP Capacity Planning & Network Engineering

Plan end-to-end IP transport and backhaul capacity for wireless and enterprise services.

Analyze traffic growth, utilization, congestion, and performance KPIs to determine expansion needs.

Define transport planning requirements for RAN growth and network modernization.

Assess hardware and software upgrade needs across Cisco transport infrastructure.

Plan network migrations, technology refreshes, and end-of-life or end-of-support replacements.

IP Network Design

Design scalable IP/MPLS transport networks for 4G, 5G, and enterprise services.

Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.

Define IP addressing, routing, VLAN, QoS, and resiliency architectures.

Create implementation packages, engineering designs, bills of materials, and commissioning guides.

Validate designs against customer standards, transport architecture guidelines, and operational requirements.

Integration & Commissioning Support

Support integration and commissioning of Cisco ASR920, NCS540, and NCS560 platforms.

Develop and validate configuration templates and automation scripts.

Assist deployment teams with implementation, acceptance testing, and service activation.

Validate routing, MPLS, QoS, synchronization, and Layer 2/Layer 3 services.

Support software upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization.





Operations & Troubleshooting

Resolve IP transport, routing, switching, MPLS, QoS, and service-impacting issues.

Analyze alarms, performance degradation, packet loss, latency, and outages.

Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Support customer escalations and operational incidents.

Conduct post-implementation validation and service assurance.

Network Performance & Optimization

Monitor utilization and identify capacity constraints.

Recommend transport capacity upgrades and optimization opportunities.

Assess traffic engineering needs and resiliency improvements.

Support proactive lifecycle management and network health reviews.

Improve efficiency through automation and process optimization.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with RAN Planning, RF Engineering, Core Engineering, Integration, Operations, and customer teams.

Participate in design reviews and customer technical workshops.

Provide engineering support throughout planning, execution, and acceptance.

Support vendor coordination and technical governance.

Required Technical Skills
Cisco Routing Platforms

Cisco ASR920 Series

Cisco NCS540 Series

Cisco NCS560 Series

IOS-XR

IOS-XE

Routing & Switching Technologies

IPv4 / IPv6

OSPF

IS-IS

BGP

VRF

MPLS

Segment Routing (preferred)

Layer 2 VPN

Layer 3 VPN

Ethernet Services

Mobile Transport & RAN Backhaul

LTE Backhaul Networks

5G Transport Networks

Fronthaul, Midhaul, and Backhaul Architectures

Synchronization Technologies (SyncE, IEEE 1588v2/PTP)

Radio Access Network Transport Integration

Quality of Service & Network Performance

End-to-End QoS Design

Traffic Engineering

Service Assurance

Capacity Modeling





Performance Analysis

Network Optimization

Network Management & Automation

Cisco Network Management Platforms

Network Monitoring Tools

Python Scripting

Ansible (Preferred)

Configuration Automation

Telemetry and Performance Monitoring

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

At least five years of IP/MPLS transport network engineering experience.

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR920, NCS540, and NCS560 platforms.

Experience supporting large-scale mobile transport and IP backhaul networks.

Proven capability in carrier-grade IP network design, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Tier-1 service provider experience preferred.

Preferred Certifications

Cisco CCNP Service Provider

Cisco CCIE Service Provider

Cisco CCNP Enterprise

Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional

MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification

IP/MPLS Transport Certifications

Key Competencies

Deep IP/MPLS engineering expertise

Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills

Robust network architecture and design capability

Effective customer-facing communication

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Clear technical documentation and reporting

Collaborative, cross-functional leadership mindset

Success Measures

Accurate, timely delivery of IP transport designs and implementation packages

Improved network capacity, utilization, and scalability

Fewer transport-related outages and escalations

Successful integration and commissioning of Cisco transport platforms

On-time support for RAN deployment and modernization programs

Compliance with customer architecture, design, and operational standards

Typical Workplace
Supports Tier-1 mobile transport networks using Cisco ASR920, NCS540, and NCS560 platforms for LTE and 5G RAN backhaul. Responsibilities span capacity planning, network design, deployment support, optimization, and operational troubleshooting.

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