Solution Architect
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About IP Optical Networks
Job Description
The Solution Architect is an exciting position where an engineer can experience the depth and the breadth of technology. The candidate will be assigned to a project to design and architect the next generation IP/MPLS network to be the backbone and backhaul for 5G traffic . This is a fantastic opportunity to be an active contributor to one of the biggest and most complex project in Singapore.
Job Responsibilities & Competencies
- Gather customer requirement
- Solution whiteboarding with customer or internals
- Liaise with pre-sales to nail down the key elements of the proposal
- Oversee the end to end architecture including backhaul and datacenter
- Be a single point for any escalation pertaining the design
- Leverage on Nokia back end team to deliver the HLD , LLD and Acceptance test documents
- Review the design documents produced by Nokia back-end team to ensure an adequate quality is met
- Validate the solution in a lab environment whenever required
- Handover all the documentation to the TPM and Network Integration team
- Present the design document to the customer and carry out any amendments if required
- Liaise with PLM for any feature gap
- Regularly report design progress to PM and TPM
- Actively involved in internal and external design workshops
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science or Telecommunication
- At least 10 years of experience in network design or similar role
- 10 years in customer fronting role
- Be able to present to a different type of audience
- The candidate should possess hands on skills on carrier grade routers
- Hands on experience in multiple areas such as MPLS , LDP , RSVP-TE , BGP-LU , L3VPN , L2VPN
- Ideally has experience in building up complex networks spanning across DC and WAN
- Previous experience with WAN SDN Controller is highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of IP/MPLS networks
- Knowledge of new technology such as Segment-Routing, EVPN and PCEP
- Knowledge of datacenters is desirable but not mandatory
- He/She should be a good communicator , proactive and capable to deliver complex concept in simple manner
- He/she should be a fast learner in assimilating new cutting-edge technologies
- Prior experience on Nokia 7750 product family is an advantage
- Attention to details and meticulosity are important attributes
- An industry certification is a good to have but not a must
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