Senior Network Planning & Architecture Lead

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel seeks a senior network architect to lead the design and deployment of IP VPN services, including Segment Routing and MPLS. You will drive testing, monitoring, and optimization while coordinating with operations, pre-sales, and vendors to ensure high service reliability.

You will bring 6+ years of telecom networking experience, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE is advantageous, and strong Python/Go skills. OpenStack/RHEL/Docker experience and AI protocol familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications/ Electrical/ Electronics with 6+ years experience.
• Strong knowledge of IP, MPLS, VPN tech and DWDM/Ethernet.
• CCNA/CCNP/CCIE certification is a plus.
• Experience with performance measurement tools (NetFlow, SNMP, TWAMP).
• OpenStack, RHEL and Docker experience.
• Programming in Python and Go; YANG/NetConf/REST.
• AI/LLM protocol familiarity is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple groups and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect next-gen IP VPN services using Segment Routing with network slicing.
• Design, develop, test features for Singtel Private IPVPN and Deterministic Global Internet Service.
• Manage lifecycle of network services and prevent outages; improve restoration times.
• Plan and expand SingTel Private IPVPN/MPLS networks; ensure SLA compliance.
• Manage equipment lifecycle and upgrade network elements.
• Configure core/access routers, switches and related hardware.
• Ensure capacity to meet SLAs and performance targets.
• Enhance monitoring and automation with AI-based tools.
• Evaluate new products/tech for service rollout.
• Stay updated on networking tech and gear for service improvements.
• Work with Operations on commissioning, changes, decommissioning and provisioning.
• Act as Tier 4 for incident resolution and problem management.
• Vendor management and tender processes; supplier contract administration.
• Be SME for the service and consultant to pre-sales.

Skills

IP/MPLS networking

SRv6 / Segment Routing

Networking protocols (BGP/OSPF/ISIS)

Programming (Python, Go)

gRPC / REST / JSON

AI protocols

Problem solving & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics or equivalent

Tools

OpenStack

RHEL

Docker

NetConf

JSON

XML

SNMP

NetFlow

Job description

Singtel seeks a senior network architect to lead the design and deployment of IP VPN services, including Segment Routing and MPLS. You will drive testing, monitoring, and optimization while coordinating with operations, pre-sales, and vendors to ensure high service reliability.

You will bring 6+ years of telecom networking experience, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE is advantageous, and strong Python/Go skills. OpenStack/RHEL/Docker experience and AI protocol familiarity are valued.