AGM - SME - IP/MPLS

Vodafone Idea Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited is seeking an SME IP role (M2/AGM level) based in Pune/Hyderabad. The role focuses on fault management for multi-vendor IP networks, ensuring rapid restoration of P1/P2 incidents within SLA and coordinating escalations with stakeholders.

The candidate should have 10+ years in telecom incident/fault management and hold ITIL V3 foundation, with hands-on experience in routing protocols and data centre technologies. The position requires strong leadership and 24/7 readiness.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher in Electronics/Telecommunication or related field
• ITIL V3 foundation is required
• Proven experience in incident/fault management in telecom networks
• Strong coordination and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Fault management for multi-vendor multi-technology IP networks
• Restore P1/P2 incidents quickly within SLA using workarounds/solutions
• Escalate promptly for P1/Special incidents and provide updates

Skills

ITIL

Incident management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E (Electronics & Telecommunication)

CCNP/CCIE/JNCIE/ITIL/PMP

Tools

BGP

OSPF

ISIS

VXLAN / SDN

Job description

• Responsible for quick restoration of P1/P2 incidents within SLA by applying suitable work around/solution.
• Ensure timely management escalations for all P1/Special incidents as per process and regular update

Role

SME IP

Job Level/ Designation

M2/AGM

Function / Department

SNOC/ IP/MPLS

Location

Pune/Hyderabad

Job Purpose

• Fault management for Multivendor Multi technology IP network
• Responsible for quick restoration of P1/P2 incidents within SLA by applying suitable work around/solution.
• Ensure timely management escalations for all P1/Special incidents as per process and regular update

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Manage, troubleshoot & restore faults across multi vendor multi technology IP networks
• Able to understand the overlying services Voice, Data and other services and their architecture
• Able to manage ISP and CORE IP network
• Comply with internal systems, procedures and processes and ensure that the team comply with industry standards and best practices like ISO20K, ISO27K

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Candidate must possess engineering Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Information
• Must have foundation qualification in ITIL V3
• Able to handle multiple outages at same time with coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal & verbal communications with good written skills.
• Ability to manage shifts, Calm under pressure, Good problem-solving techniques and Customer focused
• Able to take responsibility and motivate team members in difficult or stressful situations
• Should understand industry standard process and framework like ITIL & ISO.
• Should be able to improve and implement the current INM process
• Familiar with ISO 27001 & the process of ISO 20000 audit and compliance
• Always follow HSW rules

Technology or equivalent

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• B.E (Electronics & Telecommunication)
• CCNP/CCIE/JNCIE/ITIL/PMP

• Should have 10+ Years of Telecom experience with minimum 5+ in Incident/Fault Management in IP
• Should have knowledge of routing and switching protocols like BGP, ISIS, Data centre technologies (SDN, VxLAN), OSPF, HSRP, VRRP etc across CISCO, Juniper, NOKIA etc.
• Should have strong knowledge of IP Network Architecture with services
• Excellent Communication and Coordination skills, confident and structured when dealing with conflict
• Experience in managing major incidents with good understanding of business and service impact.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement
• Ability to efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements with troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize work with a sense of urgency and manage issues /escalations to consistently provides high quality and standardized professional services
• Ability to work independently with a significant attention to detail & Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage shifts, Calm under pressure, Conscientious with a strong sense of pride and accountability,
• Good problem solving techniques and Customer focused
• IP Network Availability > 99.90 %
• MTTR for critical incidents (P1/P2)