Senior IP/MPLS Core & IXP/IGW Architect

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

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.