TELCO/Service Provider Engineer

TELCO/Service Provider Engineer

Why WWT?

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end (E2E) and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth.Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. We embody the OneWWT mindset by bringing the right talent at the right time from anywhere within WWT to solve our customer's problems. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.

What will you be doing?

The Engineer's role is to ensure that WWT/industry best practices and methodologies are applied to design, deployment and operations of TELCO/Service Provider technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Consultant/Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced network infrastructures. This role focuses on providing consultative solutions, driving product adoption, and ensuring the successful execution of complex Service Provider projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable, secure network solutions, including MPLS Service Provider Transport Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Data Centers.
• Lead complex network migration projects, including MPLS-SR Spine-Leaf Fabric Network transitions.
• Develop and execute detailed network diagrams, low-level designs (LLD), and implementation plans.
• Utilize advanced networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, L3VPN, EVPN, BFD, ) for designing underlay and overlay networks (recursive route resolution, VRFs, pseudowires, control and data plane concepts, etc.)
• Familiar with network monitoring practices (SNMP, syslog, gRPC) and able to infer from provided MOPs / deployment guides / documentation
• Automate network processes using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide architectural consulting, including BOMs, SOWs, and solution presentations.
• Train and mentor team members, enabling effective contribution to ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment and customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated with the latest networking technologies and trends to enhance service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 7 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing TELCO/Service Provider technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco hardware/software: IOS XR, NX-OS, NCS5500/540, ASR9K, ISR4K, etc.
• Expertise in automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EVPN, L3VPN, Segment Routing, ).
• Experience with network security technologies, QoS, SD-WAN solutions, and data center design.
• Competent and confident in ability to modify running configuration of production communications service provider (non-enterprise) network devices of the following operating systems and hardware product families:
  • Nokia SR OS (24.x+):
    • 7750 SR (Nokia FP4 and FP5 Chipsets)
    • 7250 IXR (Qumran and Jericho Chipsets)
  • Ciena SA OS (10.9+):
    • 5164 (Qumran)
  • Cisco IOS XR (7.4.x+):
    • NCS5500 (Jericho+)
    • NCS5700 (Jericho 2/2C+)
    • NCS540 (Qumran)
• Must be able to infer physical (Layer 1) reality from imperfect and partial information relayed by field resources and device reported state (incorrect or incomplete fiber cross connects, incorrect transceivers, inadequate power, etc).
• Must have ability to lead maintenance window (local 12-6a) and direct field smart hands resources as required to complete scope
• Must be able to professionally represent WWT in front of customer

REQUIREMENTS:

• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or ten years equivalent network engineering experience.
• Highly preferred certifications or display experience at expert level:
  • Cisco CCIE Service Provider
  • Cisco DevNet Expert
  • Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA)
  • Juniper JNCIE-SP
• Hands-on experience in large-scale network automation and policy deployment.
• Proficiency in compliance, auditing, and remediation using tools like Splunk, NSO, and CX-Cloud.
• Familiarity with deploying and managing enterprise environments.
• Understand WAN/LAN and transport technologies (Ethernet, DMVPN, WAAS and MPLS).
• Configuration management of networking devices using automation tools (APIC-EM, Cisco Catalyst Center - DNAC) and API scripting with Python preferred.
• Cisco partner post sales consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or five years equivalent network engineering experience.
• Up to 15-25% regional travel

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The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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