EMEA Telecoms Network Planner: Backbone & Infra Strategy

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Dublin

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited is seeking a Telecoms Network Planner to lead topology and infrastructure demand planning across the EMEA region, collaborating with Business Developers, suppliers and networking teams.

You will own network availability, drive strategic regional plans, design high-availability solutions at scale, and translate forecasts into actionable projects while maintaining documentation and performance metrics.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or experience related IT
Experience working in a network planning, network construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecoms operator, or Hyperscaler
Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers
Ability to influence the planning, design, development, contracting, implementation, and operation of telecom networks.
Extensive knowledge of IP peering ecosystems, fiber optic networks, submarine cables and the interconnection of these networks
Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills.
Candidates must have strong leadership and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the EMEA subject matter expert on topology and infrastructure demand planning.
Collaboratively develop network infrastructure execution plans in partnership with Business Developers that involve leased wavelengths, dark fibre, conduit infrastructure and submarine cable capacity/builds.
Develop strategic regional network plans for approval by internal customers and stakeholders, with a focus on short-, medium- and long-term needs.
Work with network engineering to ensure that the highest degree of design consistency, network efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term scalability of the backbone network is delivered.
Compile topology information and performance metrics and make recommendations for improvements based on their findings.
Manage network change (migrations) as our network evolves to support increased traffic volumes and geographic expansion.
Translate network demand forecasts into actionable network infrastructure projects.
Own network availability, performance and remediation plans to address non-compliance.
Document and maintain the network inventory detail in platforms and inventory management systems.