Closing Date : 30/06/2024

Senior Specialist, Network Architecture and Planning (IP Network Planning)  

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Top Reasons To Join Us
• Awarded as the Most Preferred Graduate Employers (2022& 2023) & 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 Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Duties & 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.

Key Experiences and Qualifications:

  • 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.