Data Network L2 Engineer

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) MEA in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Data Network L2 Engineer / MPLS / SD-WAN Specialist to diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize complex MPLS and SD-WAN networks. You will coordinate with vendors and carriers, resolve P1/P2 incidents, and implement changes with risk assessments.

The role requires 3–7 years in networking, CCNA/CCNP, and SD-WAN familiarity. The position is a full-time, on-site role in Doha, with 24x7 operational readiness as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of networking/IT experience.
• B.Tech or Diploma in Telecom/Networking/IT.
• CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.
• SD-WAN certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot MPLS L2/L3 VPN and SD-WAN issues using CLI and logs.
• Handle incident resolution and service restoration within MTTR targets.
• Analyze routing protocols: BGP, OSPF; manage VPNs and VRFs.
• Operate SD-WAN platforms (Viptela/others) and validate edge status.
• Conduct RCA for major incidents and implement CAPA.
• Support network changes, upgrades, and rollback planning.
• Coordinate with OEMs and ISPs for escalations and TAC cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing stability and performance.
• L1 governance and help improve SOPs and knowledge base.

Skills

MPLS (L2/L3 VPN)

Routing protocols

BGP/OSPF

SD-WAN architecture

CLI troubleshooting

Logs & monitoring

QoS & SLA awareness

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Telecom/Networking/IT

CCNA/CCNP certification

SD-WAN certification (advantage)

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Fortinet devices

Job description

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Job Title – Data Network L2 Engineer / MPLS / SD-WAN Specialist Company – TCS (MEA) Location – Doha, Qatar Job type – Full time

About Us: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 616,171 of the world’s best-trained consultants with 157 nationalities in 53 countries. For more information, visit www.tcs.com and follow TCS news at @TCS_News.

Job Description:

• 1. Advanced Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation Diagnose complex issues related to:MPLS L3VPN / L2VPN failures Routing issues (BGP, OSPF, Static routes) SD-WAN overlay/underlay instability Latency, jitter, packet loss Perform deep analysis using CLI, logs, and monitoring tools
• 2. Incident Resolution & Service Restoration Own P1/P2 incidents escalated by L1Restore services within MTTR targets Troubleshoot:PE/CE connectivity issues VRF routing problems Tunnel failures (IPSec/SD-WAN) QoS-related degradation
• 3. Routing & Protocol Analysis Hands-on experience in:BGP (peering, route propagation issues) OSPF (neighbourship, LSDB issues) MPLS labels & forwarding Identify routing loops, flaps, asymmetry
• 4. SD-WAN Operations Troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions (Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet etc.) Validate:Edge device status Control connections Overlay tunnels Policy/config issues
• 5. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Perform detailed RCA for major incidents Identify root causes:Config issues Hardware/software fault ISP/backhaul issues Policy misconfigurations Provide Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• 6. Change & Implementation Support Validate and support:Network changes Config modifications Routing updates Device upgrades Ensure impact assessment and rollback readiness
• 7. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with:OEMs (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.) ISPs / carrier providers Manage vendor escalations and TAC cases
• 8. Performance & Stability Improvement Analyze recurring incidents Drive network optimization Recommend improvements for:Routing stability Bandwidth optimization SD-WAN policy tuning
• 9. L1 Support & Governance Guide L1 team on troubleshooting Improve SOPs and knowledge base Ensure quality checks on ticket handling

Required Technical Skills Strong expertise in:MPLS (L2/L3 VPN) Routing protocols – BGP, OSPFTCP/IP stack SD-WAN architecture (Viptela/Meraki/Fortinet) Hands-on in:CLI troubleshooting Network logs & packet analysis Knowledge of:QoS, SLA tracking Redundancy & failover mechanisms

Experience & Qualification3–7 Years experience B. Tech / Diploma (Telecom / Networking / IT) Certifications:CCNA/CCNP (preferred) SD-WAN certification (added advantage)

Key KPIsMTTR reduction RCA quality & timeliness High severity incident resolution Repeat issue reduction Change success rate Vendor coordination TAT

C. Common Competencies (L1 & L2) Strong understanding of:NOC / Service Assurance processes Incident / Problem / Change management Tools:Service Now / Remedy / Jira Monitoring tools (NMS/EMS) Soft Skills:Communication (customer & internal) Stakeholder management Ability to work in 24x7 shifts.

Application Deadline: 20-Sep-2026

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