Network Planning Manager

Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to architect and operate high‑availability IP VPN and MPLS networks. You will design, implement and support services, ensuring SLAs are met while coordinating across multiple teams and vendors.

Expertise in SRv6, IP routing, and virtualization is essential. You will work on expanding Singtel Private IPVPN, Deterministic Global Internet Service, and related network modernization initiatives, interfacing with operations, engineering, and pre‑sales

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Electronics with at least 6 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and related networking tech.
• Experience with SR, SRv6, uSID, and network design for IP VPN and MPLS services.
• Familiarity with OpenStack, Linux, Docker, and virtualization administration.

Responsibilities

• Architect next generation IP VPN services using Segment Routing with network slicing.
• Design, develop and test features for Singtel Private IPVPN and Deterministic Global Internet Service.
• Manage lifecycle of network services to prevent failures and improve restoration times.
• Plan and configure SingTel Private IPVPN / MPLS networks and ensure SLA conformance.
• Upgrade and refresh network equipment to prevent wear-related failures.
• Design, implement and configure network elements like routers and switches.
• Ensure network capacity meets SLA and improve monitoring with automation and AI.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Proactive coordination

Education

Degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics or equivalent

Tools

OpenStack

RHEL

Docker

Python

GoLang

YANG/NetConf/JSON/RPC

Job description

At Singtel, webelieve in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Make an impact by:

• Architect the next generation IP VPN services using Segment Routing variance with network slicing.

• Design, develop and conduct testing to support new features on Singtel Private IPVPN service, as well as Deterministic Global Internet Service.

• Manage the lifecycle of the network services, and algorithm at appropriate times to prevent service failures and improve service restoration time.

• Design, plan and setup/expand new/existing SingTel Private IPVPN / MPLS network, and Global Internet Network. This will include ensuring that design conforms to Singtel's Service Level Agreement and ease of operation and maintenance.

• Manage the lifecycle of the network and refresh equipment at appropriate times to prevent network failures due to wear and tear.

• Design, plan, implement and configure various network element including core routers, access routers, switches, etc.

• Manage network capacity to ensure that the network performance meets the Service Level Agreements offered to customers.

• Upgrade and enhance the network performance monitoring, network management system to automate the service with AI.

• Evaluation of new products and technologies for new services rollout.

• Keep abreast of new technologies and networking gear to improve the network and services that is offered to customers

• Work with Operation team on the commissioning, implementation of changes, decommissioning, and provisioning of network.

• Act as Tier 4 support for resolving operational incidents and problems.

• Manage equipment vendors, purchase equipment through tendering process and administer supplier's contract.

• Subject matter expert for the service and act as a consultant to the pre-sales team.

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Telecommunications/ Electrical/ Electronics or equivalent qualifications with at least 6 years of working experience.

• To have good working knowledge of networking technologies, in particular IP, Internet, SR, SRv6 uSID and MPLS (such as TCP/IP, OSPF, ISIS, BGP etc). Knowledge base must include IP routing, peering, VPN related technologies; and other layer 1 and 2 networking technologies like DWDM and Ethernet.

• Professional certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc.) will be an advantage.

• To have good working knowledge of performance measurement and collection, in particular gRPC, TWAMP, TWAMP Lite, PingMIB, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, etc.

• To have good working knowledge of servers and virtualization administration, in particular OpenStack, RHEL, Linux Container, Docker, etc.

• To have good working knowledge of software programming and integration, in particular Python, GoLang, YANG, NetConf, JSON, XML, RPC, Rest, gRPC, etc.

• To have good working knowledge of AI, in particular various LLM and A2A protocols.

• To have the aptitude and attitude to continuously upgrade and refresh the knowledge in networking technologies.

• Good inter-personal, organizational, problem solving and teamwork skills.

• Proactive nature and ability to coordinate process designs across multiple groups

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?