CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, one of Cyprus’ most well-known and respected providers of Telecommunications & Internet related services to both residential and commercial customers, we are seeking to recruit a Senior IP Networks Engineer to join their growing team based in Nicosia. As a Senior IP Networks Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, support and dimensioning of a cost optimized, reliable and high-performance IP Network. Additionally, you will participate in network projects (IP RAN, FTTH, EVPN-VXLAN, Information Security, IPv6 and many more) using the latest cutting-edge technologies. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in either Electronic, Electrical or Computer Engineering, who possess proven experience working with core technologies such as Huawei, Juniper and/or Cisco. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in both Greek & English are a must.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, support and dimension (hardware and software) of any related Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Infrastructure. This includes the ISP Backbone Network, the Mobile Network, the xDSL and FTTH Networks and the Enterprise Network Infrastructure.
• Internal and External Customer Support.
• Design, deploy and support the Firewalls Security Network.
• Assists Sales Team during presales visits to corporate customers and designs, deploy and support the solutions to meet customer’s requirements.
• Designs, deploys and dimensions the intra and inter-connectivity with other networks elements of the network (e.g. BSC, RNC, MSS, MGW, UGW, DSLAM, MSAN, OLTs BRAS, DBs).
• Participate in technical meetings with other departments.
• Orders hardware, features, functionalities and software releases for the IP Networks and NMS Systems.
• Generates performance and optimization reports for the IP Networks.
• Analyses overall network impact of any proposed configuration changes.
• Studies new technologies and proposes improvements in the IP Networks and NMS Systems.
• Documents network configurations and corporate solutions, maintaining an updated library with the configurations of the network.
• Be a part of an on-call support scheme for critical incidents.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, preferably with a specialization in Telecommunications or Networks.
• Working experience preferably on Huawei, Juniper and Cisco equipment.
• Working experience with layer-2 Ethernet technologies.
• Working experience with IP/MPLS architectures as well as technologies and protocols like BGP, RSVP, LDP, OSPF, IS-IS, L2VPN, L3VPN, VPLS, Segment Routing, Circuit Emulation, QoS/CoS, Traffic Engineering, IPv6 etc).
• Working experience with Dynamic Subscriber Management, RADIUS protocol, PPPoE and DHCP.
• Working experience with Firewalls and familiarity with IPsec and VPNs.
• Working experience with Load Balancers is a plus.
• Knowledge of Mobile Networks and xDSL/FTTH Network architectures and communication flows.
• FTTH CPE Management (TR-069) and CPE testing.
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Good knowledge of Unix or Linux will be considered as an advantage.
• Familiarity with Network Monitoring Systems, SNMP agents, statistical monitoring and analysis.
• Network Certifications will be considered as an advantage.
• Hardworking, focused, thorough, punctual, self-motivated and proficient at multitasking.
• Ability to provide written and verbal presentations on technical topics to corporate peers and Management.
• Able to work independently or within a team environment, with minimum instruction from Management.
• Fluent in Greek and English.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 13th salary.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, life insurance and provident fund.
• Company telecom products with free mobile and internet lines and exclusive discounts for our services with maximum monthly total value of 120 euros.
• Opportunity for a sustainable career and continuously building skills and expertise in a dynamic technology sector.
• Hybrid workplace model with remote work two days per week.

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