Network Engineer- IP, Chennai_2-6 Years

Tata Communications; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications in Chennai is seeking an NOC Transmission Engineer to provision, configure, and troubleshoot access networks for enterprise clients.

The role demands hands-on skills in Carrier Ethernet, IP routing, MPLS, BGP/OSPF, and experience with vendor platforms such as Huawei U2000, Cisco EPM, Nokia NFM, and TeMIP. Willingness to work Australian shift hours and in secure environments is required.

Candidate should be able to manage escalations and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NOC/Transmission engineering.
• Strong foundation in Carrier Ethernet, IP routing, and switching.
• Experience with vendor platforms: Huawei U2000, Cisco EPM, Nokia NFM, TeMIP.
• Ability to manage escalations and work in shifts in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provision and configure access networks and automation to minimize outages.
• Perform throughput testing and troubleshoot SIP PRI and related issues.
• Collaborate with global customers and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Carrier Ethernet

IP routing

Switching

MPLS

VLAN

BGP

OSPF

IPv4/IPv6

Troubleshooting

Automation tooling

Education

BE/BTech

Tools

Huawei U2000

Cisco EPM

Nokia NFM

TeMIP

Cisco ASR/NCS

Job description

TCTS Hiring for NOC Transmission Engineer

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Qualification: Graduation (BE/BTech)

Support Level: L1/L1.5

Location: Chennai

Shift: Australian shifts (1.30am- 10.30am / 2.30am-11.30am / 3.30am to 12.30pm)

Position: Permanent

We are looking for Immediate joiner or maximum upto 30 days Notice Period.

Role Overview

• Enterprise Services Provisioning, Testing, and Migration Engineer will be responsible for provisioning, configuring, and troubleshooting access network and services for enterprise customers.
• The role demands a strong technical foundation in Carrier Ethernet, IP routing, and switching, alongside the ability to manage escalations and support field engineers.
• This is a hands‑on role requiring adherence to agile delivery processes, stakeholder communication, and the flexibility to work in secure environments or shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provisioning

• Provision and configure access networks manually and through automation tools. Engage with relevant workgroups to ensure that Outages & Migration activities will improve Network performance, remove legacy platforms, and consolidate Network resources whilst ensuring minimum impact and disruption to End Users and other Customer platforms.
• Identify and resolve network provisioning failures, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Support field engineers remotely for commissioning new services.
• Optimize provisioning processes for agile and timely delivery.
• Manage escalations within the team and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.

Testing and Migration

• Perform throughput and performance testing using tools like Wireshark and Geoprove.
• Troubleshoot enterprise voice provisioning issues, including SIP PRI.
• Conduct network validations and assist in migrations with minimal service interruptions.

Collaboration

• Engage with global customers, providing regular updates on provisioning and testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end enterprise network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) policies.
• Additional Requirements:
• Work shift hours as required, including in secure rooms if necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in Carrier Ethernet, IP management, routing, and switching.
• Proficiency in networking protocols such as VLAN encapsulation, MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, and IPv4/IPv6.
• Experience in working on various Vendor platforms, Transmission systems and Network management system applications such as Huawei U2000, Cisco EPM, Nokia NFM, and TeMIP.
• Experience working in access aggregates Cisco ASR, Juniper and Huawei, IP access routers CISCO NCS540, ASR903.
• Experience with enterprise voice switching and provisioning - C20, Ribon SBC, Ribon PSX.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to articulate issues clearly.
• Hands‑on experience with packet tracing and analysis tools like Wireshark and Geoprove.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNA/CCNP.
• Adaptability to flexible time schedules and the ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• "Can‑do" attitude with excellent time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety standards.
• Flxible to work in Australian Business Hours (03:30 AM to 12:30 PM IST / 02:30 AM to 11:30 AM IST)