Senior Specialist - Network Architecture and Planning (IP Network Planning - Hiring Immediately

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Top Reasons To Join Us

• Awarded as one of the Most Preferred Graduate Employers (2022) & Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits

• Flexi working hours arrangements

• Staff Line & Device Subsidy

• Smart Casual Attire

• Child Parental Leave

• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)

• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible in IP Network design principles, architecture and roadmap. Develop mid-term strategy roadmap and evolution strategy for Mobile IP Core, Fixed Broadband Core, ISP Core, Enterprise Core, Cloud Networking & Public DNS. Serve as PIC for product/technology roadmap and updates.
• Develop and maintain network architecture blueprint to ensure near to mid, mid to long term network architecture in-line with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) or business plan. Coordinating with the network division on AOP strategy & requirement.
• Liaison with other department and division to provide and coordinate solutions to fulfill business needs.
• Govern overall E2E IP network solution assessment, evaluation, recommendation & policies/process SOP.
• Topology design for E2E IP network, review of vendor solution, deployment and capacity management of the IP nodes including but limited to resiliency, security and etc.
• Lead & participate in RFPs (Request for Proposal) & IPF (Investment Proposal) preparation, conclude the solution with costing & seeks for upper management endorsement for project rollout.
• IP Network cost optimization and network modelling, including vendor evaluation and costing comparison.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and strategy for current and future technology.
• Deal with vendors on project requirement and information gathering.
• Method of Procedure (MOP) preparation and lead for integration between vendors and operation on new system hardware/software deployment/upgrade/optimization.
• Assist and joint troubleshooting with operation and vendors for critical incident.
• Project completion handover documentation preparation.
• Perform IP nodes performance and capacity observation and produce weekly report as well as network auditing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in Telecommunication/Computer Science/IT/Networking or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years experience in IP networking and telecommunication (or relevant) with minimum 5 years exposure to new technology solution and strategic planning.
• Possess relevant knowledge of ZTE/Huawei/Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5 product roadmap and hand-on configuration.
• Strong technical solutioning in IP Network with switching/routing/SDN and future technology trends.
• Good knowledge in Mobile 2G/3G/4G/5G, Fixed Network, ISP Network, Enterprise Core, Cloud Networking & Public DNS.
• Outstanding in analytical, problem solving and presentation skills with strategic thinking.
• Certified with ZTE/Huawei/Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5 in switching/routing/security/cloud/DNS as technical foundation & PMP for softskill is an added advantage.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Network technology knowledge in 2G/3G/4G/5G/Fixed Network/Enterprise Network/Cloud/DNS in the domain of CS/PS/RAN/OSS/Transmission and IP Core.
• Familiar with IPTX, IX Peering, Direct Peering and CDN.
• Knowledge in AOP (Capex/Opex) planning methodology.
• Understanding of 3GPP standard/architecture and Mobile Network service protocol.
• Strong foundation in hardware dimensioning for ZTE/Huawei/Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/F5.
• Hand-on configuration for ZTE/Huawei/Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet with in-depth understanding of STP/VRRP/HSRP/OSPF/ISIS/EIGRP/BGP/MPLS/QoS/IPv6.
• Having fundamental in Public DNS, DDoS, Cloud, 5G security and 5G MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) is an added advantage.
• Holding professional certification in network design, security and cloud is value added.
• Able to perform tasks in a team as well as independently.
• Skilled in handling multiple projects (multi-tasking) and meet predefined deadlines.
• Motivated and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What’s Next ?

Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.