Job Summary
The digital transformation strategy of Shell requires an increasingly flexible, agile and secure IT setting in order to enable best use of data, cloud services, personalization of user experience and connectivity of devices. Keeping our business goals and user experience in the forefront, Shell IT has taken the decision to insource or directly procure a number of connectivity services. By taking greater control over key aspects of connectivity, we can provide our users with better user experience, speed and agility, while maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, we are building a partially insourced and multi-vendor ecosystem for our connectivity products and services and will be developing new skills and capabilities. Come join us on this exciting and ambitious journey.
- Job Description
This role is part of the Shell IT’s Connectivity Portfolio team and specific to the WAN Connectivity portfolio, where Shell locations need to be connected to provide access to the Internet and Shell internal applications. The mission is to support projects with design engineering capabilities under the renewed model.
The Design Engineer is expected to have a solid understanding of telecommunications and network technologies applied across the Shell Group. The role supports the design and implementation of network solutions across various business areas and locations, including offices, onshore and offshore facilities. The Design Engineer contributes to different types of projects, including both capital projects and IT initiatives, working under defined standards and guidance from senior design engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network designs.
The purpose of the design engineer role is to participate in projects and deliver the network designs and implementations required based on defined standards. The design engineer will be the key person in the project for all telecom and network elements.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver enterprise, telecom, and data Centre network solutions aligned with standards
Implement VXLAN, BGP, OSPF and advanced routing technologies
Deployment of Cisco SD-WAN solutions
Design and support Aruba Wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass)
Integrate security platforms including Palo Alto and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)
Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and test strategies
Support testing, validation, and implementation activities
Participate in project delivery and coordination with multiple teams
Support project handover to operations
Assist in automation initiatives using Python, Ansible
Maintain configurations using Git and YAML
Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Integration teams
Conduct design reviews and contribute to standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI model, Layer 2/3)
Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, BFD, NAT, IPSec VPN, VLAN, STP/RSTP, VTP, and VRFs
Experience with 802.1X / NAC platforms (Aruba ClearPass, or equivalent)
Proven hands-on experience in SD-WAN
Working knowledge of data center networking concepts: VXLAN/EVPN
Understanding of wireless networking (Aruba preferred)
Basic knowledge of network security
Familiarity with security policy, zone-based segmentation, and Global Protect VPN
Exposure to Python or Ansible
Familiarity with Git/GitHub
6 to 8 years of experience
CCNA/CCDA/CCNP Enterprise preferred
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in an international organization, with different cultures, across different timezone
Key Responsibilities
The digital transformation strategy of Shell requires an increasingly flexible, agile and secure IT environment in order to enable best use of data, cloud services, personalization of user experience and connectivity of devices. Keeping our business goals and user experience in the forefront, Shell IT has taken the decision to insource or directly procure a number of connectivity services. By taking greater control over key aspects of connectivity, we can provide our users with better user experience, speed and agility, while maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, we are building a partially insourced and multi-vendor ecosystem for our connectivity products and services and will be developing new skills and capabilities. Come join us on this exciting and ambitious journey.
- Job Description
This role is part of the Shell IT’s Connectivity Portfolio team and specific to the WAN Connectivity portfolio, where Shell locations need to be connected to provide access to the Internet and Shell internal applications. The mission is to support projects with design engineering capabilities under the renewed model.
The Design Engineer is expected to have a solid understanding of telecommunications and network technologies applied across the Shell Group.
The role supports the design and implementation of network solutions across various business areas and locations, including offices, onshore and offshore facilities. The Design Engineer contributes to different types of projects, including both capital projects and IT initiatives, working under defined standards and guidance from senior design engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network designs.
The purpose of the design engineer role is to participate in projects and deliver the network designs and implementations required based on defined standards. The design engineer will be the key person in the project for all telecom and network elements.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver enterprise, telecom, and data Centre network solutions aligned with standards
Implement VXLAN, BGP, OSPF and advanced routing technologies
Deployment of Cisco SD-WAN solutions
Design and support Aruba Wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass)
Integrate security platforms including Palo Alto and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)
Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and test strategies
Support testing, validation, and implementation activities
Participate in project delivery and coordination with multiple teams
Support project handover to operations
Assist in automation initiatives using Python, Ansible
Maintain configurations using Git and YAML
Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Integration teams
Conduct design reviews and contribute to standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI model, Layer 2/3)
Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, BFD, NAT, IPSec VPN, VLAN, STP/RSTP, VTP, and VRFs
Experience with 802.1X / NAC platforms (Aruba ClearPass, or equivalent)
Proven hands-on experience in SD-WAN
Working knowledge of data center networking concepts: VXLAN/EVPN
Understanding of wireless networking (Aruba preferred)
Basic knowledge of network security
Familiarity with security policy, zone-based segmentation, and Global Protect VPN
Exposure to Python or Ansible
Familiarity with Git/GitHub
6 to 8 years of experience
CCNA/CCDA/CCNP Enterprise preferred
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in an international organization, with different cultures, across different timezone
Skill Requirements
Must Have Skill
Software-Defined Networking Wide Area Network (SD-WAN),Cisco Unified Wireless Networking,Network LAN/WAN mgmt
Good to Have Skill
Other Requirements
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