IP MPLS Engineer - Nokia Router SME

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Long-Term growth potential

401k

Opportunity to work with a game-changing client

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Network Integration Engineer with expertise in Nokia ALU platforms. The candidate will be responsible for integrating and deploying IP/MPLS network devices, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and flexibility for night shifts. Key benefits include health and dental insurance, 401k, and long-term growth potential in the telecom industry.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Nokia (ALU) routers, specifically 7750 SR, 7705 SAR, and 7210/IXR models.
• Strong knowledge of IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, OSPF, and ISIS protocols.
• Nokia NRS II Certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify data integrity for ALU nodes in preparation for integration.
• Upgrade network software safely using approved procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues using strong analytical skills.
• Prepare detailed MOPs for safe software upgrades and maintenance support.
• Use CLI and GUI interfaces to troubleshoot software and scripting issues.

Skills

Experience with Nokia (ALU) routers

Command of IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, OSPF, and ISIS

Ability to work night shifts

CLI & GUI troubleshooting

IPv6 migration experience

Education

Nokia NRS II Certification

Tools

CLI and GUI troubleshooting tools

Job description

Network Integration Engineer – Nokia ALU Platforms

Job Title: Network Integration Engineer – Nokia ALU Platforms

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Integration Engineer with hands-on experience working on Nokia ALU 7750, 7705, 7210, and IXR router platforms. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the integration, deployment, and software upgrades of IP/MPLS network devices for high-performance service provider networks. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, deep understanding of Nokia router configurations, and flexibility to work overnight maintenance windows.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with Nokia (ALU) routers, specifically 7750 SR, 7705 SAR, and 7210/IXR models.
• Strong command of IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, OSPF, and ISIS protocols.
• Ability to work night shifts as and when required by maintenance windows.

Preferred

• Nokia NRS II Certification (NRS I acceptable, NRS II strongly preferred).
• Experience with CLI and GU and whenI-based troubleshooting tools.
• Previous experience with IPv6 migration and network performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform data integrity verification for ALU 7750, 7705, and 7250 IXR nodes in preparation for integration and software upgrades.
• Execute work in accordance with approved Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Validate and update MOPs, SOPs, and data templates to support ongoing hardware integration and deployment.
• Prepare detailed MOPs to safely upgrade network software and support internal teams during maintenance events.
• Use CLI and GUI interfaces to resolve software and scripting issues on network equipment.
• Build and verify Nokia router configuration files for integration and deployment.
• Apply Nokia QoS standards in network performance analysis.
• Identify and report discrepancies and elevate issues through proper channels.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide support for Nokia network elements including 7750, 7705, 7210, and IXR platforms.
• Perform software upgrades and implement network changes per customer requirements.
• Deliver IPv6 migration and integration support services.
• Use proprietary tools to execute procedures and meet deliverables.
• Document technical processes and create clear, technician-friendly MOPs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues using strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Contribute to quality assurance by escalating potential issues and offering improvements.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• Opportunity to work with a game-changing client and further advance your experience in the telecom industry

Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Consulting

Industries

• Telecommunications and Staffing and Recruiting

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