MPLS Network ENgineer

Penta Consulting Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting Ltd invites an experienced MPLS Migration Engineer to drive a critical network transformation in Riyadh. You will lead end-to-end migration from Juniper to Cisco, construct detailed migration plans, and oversee lab validation to ensure seamless production cutovers.

The role requires 8–10 years in network engineering, strong MPLS, SR, OSPF/IS-IS/BGP skills, and proficiency with Python/Ansible for automation. Excellent communication and multi-vendor coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• CCIE SP preferred; strong background in service provider or large enterprise networks.
• 8–10 years in network engineering with multi-vendor migrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop migration strategy, LLD, and rollback procedures for Juniper to Cisco.
• Build labs for testing and validate configurations before production cuts.
• Lead implementation of Cisco core/edge and ensure minimal customer disruption.
• Oversee cutovers, verify routing and service validation end-to-end.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex routing and MPLS issues; document topology and metrics.

Skills

MPLS

Segment Routing

OSPF/IS-IS/BGP

Cisco 8000

Juniper routing

Migration planning

Lab testing

Cutover execution

Python/Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

# MPLS Network ENgineerJob Reference No.CR/030848Job Type: ContractLocation: Riyadh Saudi ArabiaJob Reference No.: CR/030848We are seeking a highly skilled MPLS Migration Engineer to lead a critical network transformation initiative. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end migration of our existing network infrastructure from a Juniper-based environment to a robust Cisco-based architecture. This position requires a seasoned professional capable of navigating complex design challenges, executing rigorous lab testing, and managing high-stakes production cutovers. You will serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring seamless service continuity throughout the transition.Key Responsibilities • Migration Strategy & Design: Develop comprehensive migration plans, including low-level design (LLD) documentation, migration paths, and rollback procedures to facilitate a transition from Juniper to Cisco platforms. • Lab Validation: Build and maintain complex lab environments to replicate production traffic patterns, conduct interoperability testing, and validate configurations prior to deployment. • Implementation & Execution: Lead the physical and logical implementation of the new Cisco core and edge infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to customer traffic. • Network Integration: Oversee the cutover of legacy services, performing configuration conversion, verifying routing protocols, and ensuring end-to-end service validation. • Troubleshooting & Optimization: Provide Tier 3 support during the migration lifecycle, diagnosing and resolving complex routing, switching, and MPLS-related issues in real-time. • Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of network topology, configuration standards, and post-migration performance metrics to ensure long-term stability.Technical Requirements • Core Networking: Expert-level knowledge of MPLS, Segment Routing (SR), and advanced interior/exterior gateway protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP). • Platform Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco 8000 series (8K), NCS, ASR 1000, ASR 9000, and 7600 platforms. • Multi-Vendor Proficiency: Mandatory, deep-level experience with Juniper routing and switching platforms to effectively map features and translate configurations to the Cisco ecosystem. • Traffic Engineering: Proven experience in implementing and managing MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE) and Segment Routing traffic engineering policies. • Migration Tools: Proficiency in scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar) for configuration automation and bulk migration tasks is highly desirable.Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. • CCIE Service Provider (SP) certification is strongly preferred. • Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in network engineering within a large-scale Service Provider or Enterprise environment. • Demonstrated track record of managing and executing large-scale, multi-vendor network migrations. • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain composed and effective under the pressure of critical, time-sensitive cutovers. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans for cross-functional teams.Share this job## Apply for **this Position**Or contact our consultant:### Dylan [e-mail]