Senior Core Network Architect & Design Lead

Norconsult Telematics; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics is seeking a Lead Core Network Architect to drive architecture and detailed design across IP/MPLS Core, DWDM Transport, IGW, and Landing Station domains. You will develop high-level and low-level designs, define standards, and guide multi-vendor solution integration.

The role requires 10–15 years in telecom core network design and hands-on experience with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS-TE, EVPN, QoS, multicast, and VPNs. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in telecom core network design/architecture/transport engineering.
• Strong expertise in IP/MPLS, DWDM/OTN transport, IGW architecture, and submarine cable integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and detailed design for IP/MPLS Core, DWDM Transport, IGW, and Landing Station domains.
• Develop and review HLDs/LLDs/topology diagrams and integration designs.
• Define architecture standards, resiliency models, redundancy, and routing frameworks.

Skills

IP/MPLS

DWDM/OTN transport

IGW architecture

Submarine cable integration

BGP

OSPF

IS-IS

MPLS-TE

EVPN

QoS

Multicast

VPN technologies

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

CCNP/CCIE/JNCIP or equivalent

Job description

Norconsult Telematics is seeking a Lead Core Network Architect to drive architecture and detailed design across IP/MPLS Core, DWDM Transport, IGW, and Landing Station domains. You will develop high-level and low-level designs, define standards, and guide multi-vendor solution integration.

The role requires 10–15 years in telecom core network design and hands-on experience with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS-TE, EVPN, QoS, multicast, and VPNs. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.