Migration & Deployment- L2 Network Engineer

Job Description: L2 Network Engineer - Migration & DeploymentPosition Overview

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  Role: L2 Network Engineer (Migration & Deployment)

  
  


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  Experience Level: 3–5 Years

  
  


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  Environment: Service Provider Network Operations

  
  

Objective

To maintain operational integrity and execute network changes and migrations with high precision during scheduled maintenance windows, ensuring zero service disruption and seamless customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Troubleshooting

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  Monitor the overall health, performance, and stability of the core MPLS network.

  
  


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  Perform advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting for MPLS VPNs, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Interior Gateway Protocols (OSPF/ISIS).

  
  

2. Deployment & Migration

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  Execute end-to-end site commissioning and decommissioning activities.

  
  


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  Perform complex logical migrations of customer services between diverse hardware platforms with minimal risk.

  
  

3. Maintenance Window (MW) Execution

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  Carry out precise configuration changes, software upgrades, and hardware replacements during scheduled night-time or early-morning maintenance windows.

  
  


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  Strictly follow detailed Method of Procedures (MOPs) to guarantee zero-touch service impact and adhere to change management protocols.

  
  

4. Documentation & Handover

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  Maintain accurate, up-to-date logs of all network modifications and configuration changes.

  
  


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  Update network topology diagrams and asset inventories following deployment.

  
  


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  Provide comprehensive shift-handover reports to ensure continuous operational visibility across teams.

  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on networking experience within a Service Provider or Enterprise ISP environment.

  
  


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  Technical Proficiency:

  
  


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  Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS-XR.

  
  


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  Deep understanding of MPLS (L2/L3 VPNs), BGP, and QoS frameworks.

  
  


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  Operational Readiness: Ability to work in rotating shifts and maintain high focus and precision during high-pressure night-time cutovers.