About the job IPRAN Network Engineer
Job Title
IPRAN Network Engineer (Huawei / Cisco / Nokia)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IPRAN Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and optimize ISP access and aggregation networks. The role covers multi-vendor environments, including Huawei, Cisco, and Nokia, with responsibilities scaling based on years of experience.
Experience Levels
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Junior Engineer: 1–3 Years
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Senior Engineer: 3–8 Years
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Expert / Lead Engineer: 8+ Years
Technical Requirements by Vendor
Huawei – IPRAN
Certifications
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1–3 Years: HCIA / HCIP or CCNP-SP
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3–8 Years: HCIA / HCIP or CCNP-SP
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8+ Years: CCNP-SP / HCIP / HCIE
Technical Experience
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1–3 Years:
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Good experience in ISP access and aggregation layers
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Strong understanding of routing and MPLS fundamentals
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3–8 Years:
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Solid hands-on experience in ISP access and aggregation networks
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Advanced troubleshooting and service provisioning
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8+ Years:
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Expert-level knowledge of ISP access and aggregation architectures
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Design authority and optimization leadership
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Protocols & Technologies
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OSPF
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BGP
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IS-IS
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MPLS
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L2VPN / L3VPN
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Traffic Engineering
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(8+ Years): Advanced BGP options
Huawei Platforms
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1–8 Years: ATN, NE40
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8+ Years: ATN, NE40, NE8000
Cisco – IPRAN
Certifications
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1–3 Years: CCNP or CCNP-SP
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3–8 Years: CCNP or CCNP-SP / CCNP Core
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8+ Years: CCNP-SP / CCIE
Technical Experience
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1–3 Years:
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Good experience with Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE nodes
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Exposure to Nexus switching platforms
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3–8 Years:
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Strong hands-on experience with XR/XE platforms and Nexus switches
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End-to-end service deployment and troubleshooting
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8+ Years:
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Expert-level experience in ISP access and aggregation networks
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Network design, optimization, and escalation ownership
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Protocols & Technologies
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1–8 Years:
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OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
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MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
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Traffic Engineering
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8+ Years:
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OSPF, IS-IS
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MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
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Cisco Platforms
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8+ Years: ASR, ISR, N9K
Nokia – IPRAN
Certifications
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1–3 Years: HCIP or CCNP + Nokia IXR / SAR / SAS-D
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3–8 Years: HCIP or CCNP + IXR / SAR / SAS-D / NRI / NRII
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8+ Years: NRI / NRII / NRIII
Technical Experience
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1–3 Years:
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Good hands-on experience with Nokia networking equipment
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3–8 Years:
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Strong operational and troubleshooting experience on Nokia platforms
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8+ Years:
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Expert-level ISP access and aggregation experience
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Architecture design and technical leadership
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Protocols & Technologies
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1–8 Years:
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OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
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MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
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Traffic Engineering
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8+ Years:
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OSPF, IS-IS
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MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
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Key Responsibilities (All Levels)
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Design, implement, and operate IPRAN access and aggregation networks
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Configure and troubleshoot routing, MPLS, and VPN services
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Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of ISP networks
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Participate in network upgrades, migrations, and expansions
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Collaborate with NOC, planning, and service teams
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Senior/Expert Levels:
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Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis
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Provide technical guidance and mentoring
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Contribute to network architecture and standards
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