Purpose of the Job (Brief)

Subject Matter Expert on IP Network & Services for Strategic Planning, Technology Evolution, Standardization & Optimization. Work with Airtel Africa OpCos and the Airtel Head Office team to ensure end-to-end network service delivery across internal and partner organizations. Ensure internal and external SLAs & KPIs are proactively managed and achieved.

Deliverables (Maximum 5-6 key responsibilities)

Expected Key Results

Activities (Detailed KPIs)

Strategy for IP Network & Services

- Proactive engagement with business teams by advising Network Features and functionalities on IP/ MPLS / Segment routing and supporting them to create business plans
- Requirement capturing through business engagements and evaluating long term impact on IP Network
- Establishment of highly reliable and redundant IP network; Establish a robust quality improvement plan
- Develop a long-term Network Deployment strategy for IP Network including Capex Productivity & most cost efficient design

Infrastructure planning
- Ensure proper Capacity Planning and dimensioning for all IP Infrastructure (MPBN, IP MPLS infrastructure, POP routers, Access IPRAN, Enterprise network) nodes are in line with agreed capacity management guidelines;
- Ensure network resilience and redundant for all IP Infrastructure Network and Nodes in line with agreed Network availability KPIs;
- Provide technical center of excellence for IP Infrastructure related issues;
- Report and maintain an updated Network diagrams and HW/SW release management of the IP Infrastructure network.

Technology Evolution & IP Network Blue-print
- Continuous & sustained engagements with existing & potential suppliers for evaluating best IP Network roadmap for every OpCo
- Create White Papers, IP network specifications & tendering requirements
- Plan IP Network Blue-print for Long Term deployment

Standardization & Optimization




- Perform proactive monitoring of Key Performance Indicators related to IP Infrastructure (MPBN, IP MPLS infrastructure, POP routers, access IPRAN, Enterprise network, etc.) networks;
- Ensure an effective usage of the IP Infrastructure nodes and interfaces;
- See to the daily, weekly and monthly delivery of all capacity & performance reports.
- Prepare & continuously evolve Processes & Procedures standardization on IP Network’s Design & Planning, Technology & Evolution, Life Cycle Management.
- On the Job training organization to OpCo teams for uplifting their skill set

Decision level

This section requires an overview of the decisions taken by the role holder and who actually takes accountability for the decisions. It is a description of primary versus shared responsibility or where one only contributes to decisions.

Demonstrate (Key competencies)

Skills critical to the role:

- Strong in IP & MPLS networking
- Knowledge of Segment routing, IP services and implementation strategy in Telco domain
- Multivendor IP products knowledge.
- Strategic Planning for IP and MPLS based Services for access IPRAN and MPBN networks
- Micro level understanding of evolution of technology and roadmaps at techno-commercial level
- Ability to innovate and deliver value to business at multiple levels
- Strong in Commercial & Project Management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can do attitude & problem solving skills
- Quick thinking & analytical ability
- Boundary less behavior
- Collaborative and team player

Educational Level:

Must have

- Bachelor of Engineering degree (communication, electronics, or related fields)
- Sound knowledge of IP Network Planning, Optimization and O&M;

Working Experience:

Must have

- 8+ years of experience in IP and Networking domain.
- 2+ years management experience in network Performance /Optimization/ Planning/ O&M;
- Understanding of multiple technologies in Voice, data and Infra domains

📌 IP - Network & Services Expert (Gurugram)
🏢 Airtel International LLP-Airtel Africa
📍 Gurugram