IP/MPLS, IXP & IGW Designer - Damascus Based

Norconsult Telematics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics in Saudi Arabia invites an experienced network architect to design and implement IP/MPLS core networks, IXP, and IGW solutions. You will analyze traffic requirements and develop scalable, resilient topologies for international connectivity with multi-vendor equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in IP/MPLS design, CCIE/JNCIE desirable, and strong communication skills; you will lead detailed HLD/LLD, define QoS, and coordinate peering with international carriers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of IP/MPLS core network design and implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Segment Routing, EVPN, and QoS architectures.
• Hands-on experience with IXP design and international connectivity architectures.
• Multi-vendor experience with Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei; CCIE/JNCIE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design MPLS backbone solutions including BGP, IS-IS/OSPF, Segment Routing, MPLS-TE, and L2/L3 VPN services.
• Develop detailed HLD and LLD for IP/MPLS core network domains.
• Define QoS architecture, traffic classification, marking, and queuing design models.
• Design EVPN, multicast, and service chaining architectures on the MPLS backbone.
• Define high availability, fast convergence, and multi-path redundancy design mechanisms.
• Validate multi-vendor interoperability and integration across MPLS platforms.
• Design Internet Exchange Point infrastructure, peering fabric, and interconnection architectures.
• Develop BGP peering policies, route server design, route filtering, and traffic engineering strategies.
• Coordinate technical peering relationships with international carriers and content providers.
• Participate in technical design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

MPLS backbone

BGP/IS-IS/OSPF

EVPN

Segment Routing

QoS

Multi-vendor

MPLS-TE

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Telecommunications/Network Engineering/CS

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Huawei

Job description

Design and develop detailed IP/MPLS core network, Internet Exchange Point (IXP), and International Gateway (IGW) solutions for the Project. Responsible for creating scalable, resilient, and high-performance network designs covering backbone routing, peering architectures, traffic engineering, and international connectivity. Ensure all design deliverables comply with engineering standards, resiliency requirements, and multi-vendor interoperability specifications.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Design MPLS backbone solutions including BGP, IS-IS/OSPF, Segment Routing, MPLS-TE, and L2/L3 VPN services.
• Develop detailed HLD and LLD for IP/MPLS core network domains.
• Define QoS architecture, traffic classification, marking, and queuing design models.
• Design EVPN, multicast, and service chaining architectures on the MPLS backbone.
• Define high availability, fast convergence, and multi-path redundancy design mechanisms.
• Validate multi-vendor interoperability and integration across MPLS platforms.
• Design Internet Exchange Point infrastructure, peering fabric, and interconnection architectures.
• Develop BGP peering policies, route server design, route filtering, and traffic engineering strategies.
• Define IXP switching fabric architecture, VLAN segmentation, and member port design.
• Coordinate technical peering relationships with international carriers and content delivery providers.
• Design IXP management and monitoring architecture for traffic visibility and capacity management.
• Design International Gateway architecture and international traffic interconnection models.
• Develop protection and redundancy mechanisms for international connectivity services.
• Define interconnection models and interface architectures with international carriers and Tier-1 providers.
• Design DDoS protection, traffic filtering, and security integration at the IGW layer.
• Develop traffic engineering and routing optimization strategies for international traffic flows.
• Perform detailed routing topology studies, traffic flow analysis, and backbone capacity assessments.
• Define network resiliency, convergence optimization, and redundancy architectures.
• Develop backbone capacity planning and traffic engineering strategies aligned with growth projections.
• Analyze network latency, ECMP, and load balancing optimization across routing domains.
• Develop comprehensive HLD, LLD, topology diagrams, and technical design documentation.
• Participate in technical design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering and telecom standards.
• Validate vendor design submissions, compliance matrices, and technical recommendations.
• Support implementation teams during integration and commissioning phases.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master of Engineering in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IP/MPLS core network design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Segment Routing, EVPN, and QoS architectures.
• Hands-on experience with IXP design and international connectivity architectures.
• Multi-vendor experience with leading IP/MPLS equipment providers (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei).
• Professional certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Good communication, documentation, and presentation skills.