Vodafone Idea Hiring for Agm at    Hyderabad, Telangana, India Full Time

Job Description

Job Req ID: 35720

Location: Hyderabad, IN

Function: Technology/ IOT/Cloud

About:

Role

Core IP Products (L2 level)

Job Level/ Designation

AGM

Function / Department

Technology / Planning

Location

Hyderabad

Job Purpose

Vodafone Idea Limited is setting up IP Transport Network with around 24K Routers and 200 Data Centre locations for mobility, IT and enterprise services and applications.
We are looking for a talented IP MPLS Products & Strategy network Architect to design and manage Vodafone Idea Limited IP/MPLS network. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of IP/MPLS Products of multiple Vendors, features and scale requirements, latest technologies with IP and network Automation, as well as experience in designing large telco IP Transport and development of the future ready network. Candidate should have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills to effectively share knowledge.
This role is responsible for

• IP/MPLS Products RFP, IP Specification & Lean BoQ preparation
• Comparing various Vendors products in terms of Features, Scale and stability requirements.
• Conducting POC and testing of different vendor Core IP products for required specifications and network architecture as per VIL requirement.
• Advanced analytical skills to understand business requirements and translate them to network requirements
• Legacy transport network transform to IP-MPLS based Network. Design logical and physical topology for Access and Pre-Agg Nodes, BoQ, HLD and LLD preparation.
• Consolidating, identifying and constantly developing technologies, policies and standards, ensuring implementation of best practice in support management through continuous assessment, communicating process and product recommendations for IP/MPLS, Products Specification, Scales and latest technologies.
• Continuously analysing performance of technologies and product deployed in network for enhancing service experience to VIL Customers.
• Analysing and finalising best IP Core network Products and Tools from Vendors.
• Strategy for Lean IP network and Solutions for minimum latency and best customer experience.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Driving IP/MPLS Products RFP/RFI for IP Networks & Datacentre Network Devices
• RFI/RFP preparation, laying out technical requirements for new products (IP-MPLS, Tools etc.).
• Analysing IP product feature Specification, Scales & Lean Specifications
• Lean BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) and SOW (Scope Of Work) preparation and signoff documents
• Driving IPficaiton (Legacy Transport to IP Transport) of TOP Cities and other potential areas.
• Network Modernization using all possible Use cases like LSP optimization, Segment Routing, SDN controller based service intelligence, Traffic flow steering, Packet Overhead Reduction, IP + Optical integration, Avoid duplicate Protection & Restoration provisioning at IP & Optical layer.
• Vendor discussion, technical evaluation, Solution finalization with vendors BOQ and Scope Of Work finalization
• Assisting commercial teams on technical aspects, Providing Signed off BOQ and SOW to Commercial team for price negotiations.
• Coordination with Project Team for expediting proposed solution rollout.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Strong vendor-management skills to interface with Suppliers for product evaluation.
• Deep understanding of product features and Scale, Technologies Evaluation for IP/MPLS network nodes with new Technologies Evaluation.
• Advanced analytical skills to understand business requirements and translate them to network requirements
• Skills to design logical and physical topology of IP-MPLS nodes in coordination with internal team.
• Ability to manage in dynamic, high-growth, high-uncertainty environments.
• Strong Technical foundation with market leading certifications (optional)

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science, relevant field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in designing large IP Telco network with latest IP products.
• Technical knowledge of IP/MPLS, Routing protocols, latest IP technologies like Segment Routing, QOS, various redundancy protocols etc.
• Any network certifications in IP Technologies like CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE etc certifications is preferred.
• Experience in IP infrastructure planning, configurations, provisioning and network development.
• Should be updated with latest IP Technologies and products
• Transport knowledge will be added advantage