About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical engineer to be responsible of designing, implementing, and administrating the IP/MPLS, IPRAN Network & the related network elements like IGWs, BNG, OLT, DDOS, WIFI Controller, CGN, network performance systems and caching systems. Tasks including Operation and Support for Access/Core Elements & IP Services to satisfy Zain customer’s needs. In Addition to handling network corrective/ preventive maintenance; carrying out troubleshooting, identifying root causes and providing solutions subsequently; ensuring optimal network performance. As well as contributing to network expansion and development efforts to introduce new technologies or improving network performance. 

Main Responsibilities, will include but will not be limited to:

• Planning, designing, and optimizing, troubleshooting and support of IP/MPLS, IPRAN Core and IGWs which are Multivendor and Multi-access technologies.

• Capacity planning of IP/MPLS, IPRAN, IGWs, BNG, OLT, DDOS, WIFI Controller & CGN network (peering links/node/POP) based on traffic trend and marketing input.

• Architect networks for new services, identify areas of improvement, and develop/implement acceptance testing plans.

• Studying and evaluating the new features, services, and technology of IP MPLS Network, routing protocols, IPv6, SR/SR-V6, SR-TE, EVPN, DS-Lite, NAT64, NAT46, NAT444, RSVP-TE/LDP, H-VPN, H-VPLS, SDN, security and other services.

• Designing traffic engineering and QoS for Zain services.

• Managing and optimizing BGP connections/Polices with International Carriers.‎

• Creating standard configuration templates for new technologies.

• Integrating the services with NMS & PMS and ensuring all the services are properly monitored.

• Designing, implementing, and administrating the Network DPI, BNG, OLT, WIFI controller, Caching & CGN solutions.

• Designing, implementing, and administrating the Network Protection solution; (DDoS solution).

• Designing and integrating the backhaul for all access technologies (FTTX, ETTX, ADSL, WIFI, 2G, 3G, 4G,5G, CS/PS, VAS, and IT Networks).

• Designing, implementing, and administrating the Broad Band Access technologies such as (FTTX, ETTX, ADSL) including the Network elements (BNG, OLT, CGN, Controllers, etc.).

• Integrating the IP core with multi-transmission backbone technologies (DWDM, SDH, MW).

• Planning, designing, implementing the enterprise projects, based on different type of VPN technologies such as but not limit to: (L3VPN, L2VPN and VPLS) and introducing new nodes/site and deployment of service related to the equipment on customer premises such as but not limit to routers, switches acting as MPLS CPEs.

• Creating and keeping up to date technical documentation and diagrams for all network elements including all services and CPEs setup.

• Performing the technical presentation and presale function for the enterprise customers.

• Supporting the helpdesk/Maintenance teams and other Network/ IT teams to troubleshoot and solve all incidents or problems which related to the Network or Access technologies.

• Identifying and recommending new technologies as well as new business opportunities aligned with the overall strategy.

• Managing network optimization on hardware and application level.

• Producing network and service utilization reports against capacity thresholds on regular basis for management.

• Defining procedures to optimize network KPIs, KQI’s, QOE of IP Network & Services.

• Responsible of rolling out all projects under IP Core Network Expansion, Internal and External NNI and New Nodes according to Annual Operation plan.

• Responsible of rolling out all projects under IP Access Network, which might include Enterprise/Wholesale Projects.

• Leading the specific project/task and work independently with strong project management capability.

• Preforming the onsite support for all customers with different access technologies.

What We Need From You

To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to comply with all of the below requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.

• Preferred Certificates: CCNP, JNCIP, HCIP, or equivalent professional certificate.

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including People with disabilities or people who have undergone severe surgeries and require special accommodations. We provide an inclusive work environment and are committed to accommodating all employees. 
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs