Telecom Engineer (m/f/d)

gevernova; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gevernova is seeking an Engineer (m/f/d) in Networks & Communications, focusing on Optical transmission and WAN solutions largely based on CISCO technologies.

You will contribute to design integration for large HVDC/AC substation turnkey projects, coordinate with suppliers, and drive interface alignment across teams. Strong Cisco/WDM expertise and automation curiosity are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Cisco ASR 903/IE9X or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of MPLS L3VPNs, LDP, and RSVP-TE for traffic engineering.
• DWDM/Optical transport experience including transponder configuration.
• Experience with VLANs, VRF, and Layer 2/3 segmentation.
• Familiarity with HA, BFD, HSRP/VRRP, and MPLS FRR.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates integration of components in Large HVDC/AC substation turnkey (EPC) projects through internal/external coordination and in-house design.
• Delivers knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others for design reviews and interface alignment.
• Evaluates supplier offers and customer requirements, and formalizes queries to achieve consensus.

Skills

Networking

Cisco

MPLS

BGP

OSPF/IS-IS

VRF

HA

Wireshark

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Cisco

MPLS

DWDM

BGP

OSPF/IS-IS

VRF

Job description

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