IP Network Engineer

Proximus
Namur, Belgium
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Namur, Belgium

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco IOS
Software Documentation
Monitoring of Systems
Tivoli Management Framework
Internet Protocol
IPv4
IPv6
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Internet Service Provider
Python
Network Troubleshooting
Nagios
Netconf
Network Architecture
Network Diagrams
Routing
Runbook
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Programmable Network
REST
Open Network Automation Platform
Splunk
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP network equipment and services in line with established standards and runbooks
  • Execute planned network changes including hardware replacements, software upgrades, and capacity extensions
  • Contribute to the design and testing of technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Participate in incident management, perform initial root cause analysis, and escalate complex issues as needed
  • Maintain and update system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
  • Support the software and hardware lifecycle of network infrastructure
  • Collaborate with vendors and colocation providers on routine operational tasks (cross-connects, RMAs, circuit activations)

Requirements

Proximus Global (BICS) is seeking a motivated Medior IP Network Engineer to operate, maintain, and evolve our IP network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in IP networking, is eager to deepen their technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced service provider environment., * Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, or a related field

  • Cisco or Alcatel SR certification at Associate/Professional level, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a Telecom/Internet service provider environment or with a network vendor
  • Demonstrated working knowledge in the following areas (including but not limited to):
  • Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and/or Nokia SROS
  • IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS fundamentals)
  • L2 and L3 VPN service delivery
  • Basic Quality of Service concepts and implementation
  • Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
  • Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) for task automation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in or initial exposure to Segment Routing and Traffic Engineering concepts
  • Awareness of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and network automation frameworks
  • Familiarity with programmable network interfaces (RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG)
  • Experience with operational monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Netcool

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