Job Summary
The IP/MPLS Routing & Data Networking Designer is responsible for the design, engineering, configuration strategy, and implementation support of IP/MPLS-based communication networks for railway, transportation, metro, Semi high speed and High-speed rail Projects and critical infrastructure projects that involves supporting the FRMC S5G Radio System backbone. The role involves developing network architectures, routing designs, redundancy schemes, cybersecurity-compliant solutions, and technical documentation to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of operational and enterprise communication systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Design & Engineering
- Develop end-to-end IP/MPLS network architectures for railway and infrastructure projects.
- Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 network topologies including: Core networks Distribution networks Access networks Data center connectivity.
- Prepare routing and switching designs using industry best practices.
- Design high-availability and resilient network solutions with redundancy mechanisms.
- IP/MPLS & Routing Design
- Design and document: MPLS MPLS-TP Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) (where applicable) VPN services (L2VPN/L3VPN).
- Configure and validate routing protocols: OSPF IS-IS BGP Static Routing.
- Develop QoS strategies for mission-critical applications.
- Define traffic engineering and bandwidth management requirements.
- Data Networking Design
- Ethernet-based communication systems.
- Define VLAN, VRF, subnetting, and IP addressing plans.
- Develop network segmentation and security zoning.
- Ensure integration of telecom subsystems such as: SCADA CCTV PA/PIDS AFC Signalling systems Data centres Technical Documentation.
- Prepare: Network Design Documents (NDD) Detailed Design Documents (DDD) Interface Control Documents (ICD) Method Statements Configuration Guidelines FAT/SAT Procedures Develop network schematics, routing diagrams, and rack layouts.
- Testing & Commissioning Support
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Support Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Review routing tables, failover testing, and performance results.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis activities.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Implement network security best practices.
- Support compliance with: IEC 62443 ISO 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework Design secure remote access and network access controls.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with: Signalling teams Telecom teams System integrators Customers and consultants Review vendor proposals, technical submittals, and design deliverables.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in: Telecommunications Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Computer Science /Information Technology
Experience 10-15 years of experience in IP/MPLS and data networking design.
Experience in railway, metro, transportation, utility, or critical infrastructure projects preferred.
Experience with major vendors such as: Cisco Nokia Juniper Huawei Alcatel-Lucent
Technical Skills Mandatory
- IP/MPLS Network Design OSPF IS-IS BGP MPLS L2VPN/L3VPN Ethernet Networking VLAN and VRF Design QoS Design TCP/IP Protocol Suite Network Redundancy and High Availability
- Preferred Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) MPLS-TP SDN Solutions IPv6 Network Management Systems (NMS) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Data Center Networking Certifications (Preferred) CCNP Enterprise CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Nokia NRS I / NRS II JNCIP-SP / JNCIE-SP ITIL Foundation IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification
Key Competencies
- Network Architecture Design
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Technical Documentation
- Design Review & Verification
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Project Delivery Focus
- Deliverables
- High-Level Design (HLD)
- Low-Level Design (LLD)
- IP Addressing Plan
- Routing Design Documents
- MPLS Design Documents
- Network Topology Diagrams
- Redundancy and Failover Strategy
- FAT/SAT Reports
- As-Built Documentation
Location
Faridabad - Delhi NCR
Employment Details
Full-Time
Designer / Senior Designer / Lead Designer (depending on experience)