Provisioning Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services UK is seeking a Provisioning Engineer in London to design, configure, test and activate telecom network services across optical and IP networks. The role focuses on transmission technologies including Ciena 6500, DWDM, ROADM and Flex grid, with emphasis on service activation and documentation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering, operations and service delivery teams to design scalable solutions, manage capacity, and ensure high-quality network

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in optical transmission networks, particularly with Ciena 6500 platforms.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, ROADM, Flexgrid and photonic layer technologies.
• Understanding of IP Layer 2/3 concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge of BGP and MPLS is highly desirable.
• Experience configuring, provisioning, and testing network elements (routers, switches, multiplexers).
• Ability to interpret complex specifications and network designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and document optical transmission and packet network solutions using L2/L3 tech.
• Review network designs for scalability and long-term alignment.
• Manage capacity planning and recommend upgrades for growth.
• Configure, provision, and test routers, switches, and multiplexers.
• Support service activation across optical and IP networks.
• Maintain accurate network records and engineering standards.
• Monitor performance and use testing tools to ensure reliability.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions efficiently.

Skills

Ciena 6500 experience

DWDM

ROADM

Flexgrid

IP networking (L2/L3)

BGP/MPLS

Network testing tools

Capacity planning

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Routers

Switches

Job description

Role: Provisioning Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London, United Kingdom

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• It means more opportunity to innovate by working with cutting-edge optical networking technologies including Ciena 6500, DWDM, ROADM, and next-generation transport solutions that power global connectivity.
• It means more collaboration and impact through partnering with cross-functional engineering, operations, and service delivery teams to design and activate high-quality network services for customers.
• It means more growth and development with exposure to diverse network technologies, industry-leading platforms, professional certifications, and continuous learning opportunities in a fast-evolving telecom environment

The Role

Provisioning Engineer is responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and activating telecom network services across optical and IP networks. The role focuses on transmission technologies such as Ciena 6500, DWDM, ROADM, Flex grid, network capacity management, service activation, technical documentation, and support for customer service delivery

Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

• Design and document optical transmission and packet network solutions using L2/L3 technologies.
• Review network designs to ensure scalability, performance, and alignment with long-term network strategy.
• Manage network capacity planning and recommend infrastructure upgrades to support service growth.
• Configure, provision, and test network equipment including routers, switches, and multiplexers.
• Support service activation and implementation across optical and IP network technologies.
• Optimize network utilization through capacity reallocation and disconnection management activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, network records, and engineering standards.
• Monitor network performance and utilize optical testing tools to ensure service reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical design standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver customer network solutions efficiently.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

• Extensive experience in optical transmission networks, particularly with Ciena 6500 platforms.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, ROADM, Flexgrid, and photonic layer technologies.
• Solid understanding of IP Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge and practical exposure to BGP and MPLS technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience in configuring, provisioning, and testing network elements including routers, switches, and multiplexers.
• Ability to interpret complex technical specifications, engineering procedures, and network designs.
• Hands-on experience with optical testing equipment and network performance monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilitie
• Knowledge of BGP, MPLS, and advanced IP networking technologies.
• Experience working with additional optical transport platforms such as Nokia, Adva, and Ekinops.
• Vendor certifications from Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, or Nokia.
• Exposure to telecom service provider or carrier-grade network environments.
• Understanding of network capacity planning, optimization, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and fault management tools.
• Familiarity with telecom industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to contribute to technical standards, process improvements, and operational documentation.
• Experience working in cross-functional and customer-facing technical environments.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to learn emerging networking and optical transport technologies.

Rewards & Benefits (Default)

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role.