IP Networking Resident Engineer

Nokia; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Network Resident Engineer to optimize performance and ensure customer satisfaction. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges in multi-vendor environments, develop innovative network architectures, and lead critical design activities. Your expertise in MPLS, BGP, and network optimization will be crucial as you contribute to enhancing network capacity and performance. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous learning, and make a significant impact on the future of network technology.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Stock purchase plans

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with MPLS, ISIS, BGP protocols, and L2/L3 VPNs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in IP networking protocols.
• Experience with Nokia products and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and performance activities in customer projects.
• Optimize networks based on traffic trends and customer forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams for product improvements.

Skills

MPLS

BGP

QoS implementation/testing

IP networking protocols troubleshooting

Customer-oriented communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications

Computer Science

Tools

Spirent

IXIA

Nokia Router

Job description

Job Description

Are you a skilled Network Resident Engineer with a passion for optimizing performance and ensuring customer satisfaction? If you enjoy tackling complex challenges in multi-vendor environments, developing innovative network architectures, and collaborating with internal teams to drive product improvements, then we encourage you to apply for our Networking Resident Engineer position. You'll have the opportunity to lead critical design and performance activities, develop network-wide design recommendations, and contribute to the optimization of networks based on traffic trends and customer forecasts. Join our team and make a real impact on the future of network technology!

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

1. Perform critical (sometimes escalated) design and performance activities in customer projects independently, addressing complex problems in projects and multi-vendor environments.
2. Develop, review, and recommend network-wide designs covering Performance, Spectrum & Capacity supported by Recommendations (within and across the region).
3. Organize field measurements and laboratory tests.
4. Conduct network audits, especially in cases of faults or problems.
5. Optimize networks with all components based on traffic trends and customer forecasts.
6. Support experts in developing network configuration files and interface analysis.
7. Develop network architecture and service designs with the best available architecture to support customer services.
8. Produce network implementation and migration plans.
9. Document equipment and service configurations.
10. Test and support networks during various stages of deployment.
11. Provide recommendations to optimize network operations and performance.
12. Collaborate with internal technical teams for product placement and feature improvements related to reliability, availability, and serviceability.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science, or 5+ years of practical work experience.
• 5+ years' experience with MPLS, ISIS, Segment Routing, BGP protocols, LDP, RSVP-TE, and L2/L3 VPNs over MPLS, Nokia Router.
• 2+ years' experience in QoS implementation/testing; familiarity with testing tools like Spirent and IXIA.
• 5+ years' expertise troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuring the mentioned IP networking protocols.
• A customer-oriented mindset and strong written and verbal communication skills for end-clients.
• Nokia SRA, Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Nokia products (7750SR, 7250 IXR, 7705SAR, 7210SAS, NSP).

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Your career here will positively impact people's lives and help build a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We foster an inclusive work environment where new ideas are welcomed, risks are empowered, and authenticity is valued.

What We Offer

Nokia provides continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs, employee resource groups, mentoring, and diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Nokia is an equal opportunity employer, recognized globally for its commitment to inclusion and equality, with awards such as the Ethisphere's Most Ethical Companies, Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index, and Workplace Pride Global Benchmark. We respect and value the diversity of all individuals and make employment decisions free from discrimination.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans, health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, stock purchase plans, tuition assistance, adoption support, and employee assistance programs. Benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia maintains broad salary ranges to account for experience, skills, and market conditions, considering internal equity. Salary ranges are available in the job info section. All North American job posts are open for a minimum of 7 days, up to 180 days or until suitable candidates are found.

About The Team

The pandemic underscored the importance of telecom networks. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is leading a revolution to enhance network capacity globally through innovation and technical expertise.