DCN IP Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities for DCN IP Network Engineer 1. Incident & Problem Management: Own the end-to-end resolution of DCN network incidents escalated from L1/L2, performing root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve chronic problems and security threats, aligning with ITIL processes. 2. Infrastructure Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional infra tower teams to troubleshoot and isolate network-related root causes, ensuring rapid service restoration. 3. Vendor Management: Drive technical resolution by managing network vendor support teams (Huawei) for hardware/software issues, troubleshooting, and patching. 4. Critical Incident Response: Manage high-pressure, critical network incidents (P1/P2) by leading troubleshooting efforts, applying emergency workarounds, and implementing final fixes to minimize business impact. 5. Technical Coordination: Drive technical conference calls with support teams to accelerate problem identification and resolution. 6. Communication & Autonomy: Deliver clear, professional technical communication (verbal/written) and work independently on complex assignments. 7. Process Compliance: Strictly adhere to Customer and Huawei policies regarding change management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and security standards. 8. Huawei Configuration: Perform daily configuration, commissioning, and optimization of Huawei data communication devices (Routers/Switches/Firewalls) based on customer requirements. 9. Network Insight & Optimization: Perform proactive network analysis and health checks to identify potential capacity bottlenecks or performance degradation. 10. Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, monitor performance, and provide detailed reporting on network health check results and follow-up actions. 11. Customer Relationship Management: Maintain a professional relationship with the customer, providing proactive technical advice on infrastructure improvements and potential risks. 12. Team Collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to provide technical guidance and collaborate with other TDs (Technical Directors/Teams) on complex problem resolutions. 13. High-Pressure Reliability: Demonstrate the ability to work under high pressure with minimal supervision to meet strict SLAs (Service Level Agreements). This role requires a Diploma/Bachelor’s in Engineering or Computer Science and in-depth knowledge of networking concepts (routing/switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP). Key requirements include hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex network issues, with preference for experience in VXLAN, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and Data Center technologies. 1. Requirements: - Networking Fundamentals: In-depth understanding of Routing, Switching, WLAN/LAN/WAN, STP, HSRP, ARP, VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, OSPF, and BGP. - Troubleshooting: Hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex network problems, including root cause analysis and incident resolution. - Advanced Technologies: Experience with advanced technologies such as VXLAN, Cisco ACI, VXLAN BGP eVPN, SDA, and SD-WAN is a distinct advantage. - Data Center Focus: Knowledge of Data Center network technologies. - Soft Skills: Strong logical thinking, analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. 2. Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent IT field. 3. Preferred Qualifications: - Cisco-based environments (Routers, Switches, WLCs). - Network troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark). - Network Security basics (Firewalls, VPNs).