Telecom Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an Engineer (m/f/d) in the field of Networks & Communications, such as Optical transmission systems and Wide area networks, mostly based on CISCO solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration within Large & Complex HVDC/AC substation turnkey (EPC) projects through the coordination of internal and external suppliers as well as delivering the Design in-house.
• Delivers knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others for the comprehensive Design reviews and Interface alignment.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to assess different solutions, challenge the supplier's offers and customer requirements, bringing the consensus via formalized queries to the involved parties.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Cisco Platforms: experience with Cisco ASR 903 / IE9X series; ability to manage system resources, understand the implementation aspects, configuration, including the automated tools available.
• MPLS & Core Routing: Advanced configuration of MPLS L3VPNs, LDP (Label Distribution Protocol), and RSVP-TE for traffic engineering.
• DWDM/Optical: Practical understanding of optical transport, including wavelength allocation, transponder configuration, and fiber optic passive components, such as cables, splice- and patch- components.
• Layer 2/3 Segmentation: Expert-level configuration of VLANs, sub-interfaces, and complex VRF structures for multi-tenant environments.
• Redundancy Protocols: solid knowledge in configuring and testing High Availability (HA) features like BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection), HSRP/VRRP, and MPLS Fast Reroute (FRR) to ensure sub-second convergence.
• Routing Protocols: Deep-dive proficiency in BGP (MP-BGP, route maps, prefix-lists, community strings) and IGPs (OSPF or IS-IS) in a multi-area service provider environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Using automation for everyday tasks in a workplace: Python/scripts/AI-driven tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools and packet capture (like Wireshark), troubleshooting practical experience.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCDE/CCIE) could be a plus.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No