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IP Engineer

Huawei | Lusaka

Huawei

Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.

Job Description

Job Objective:

The IP Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing IP network infrastructure to support business-critical telecommunications services. The engineer ensures secure, scalable, and high-availability network operations across backbone, enterprise, and customer-facing environments. This role plays a critical part in network transformation, upgrades, and continuous innovation in support of next-generation services such as 5G, SDN/NFV, and cloud networking.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Network Design & Deployment
  • Design and implement core and edge IP networks (IPv4/IPv6), ensuring scalability and redundancy.
  • Develop HLD/LLD network architecture documentation and manage changes through version control.
  • Support new service deployment including BNG, CGNAT, MPLS VPNs, SD-WAN, and IP-based access.
  • Operations & Maintenance
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools and protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS).
  • Execute routine maintenance, patch management, and performance tuning.
  • Perform capacity planning and proactive network scaling.
  • Security & Compliance
  • Ensure IP network compliance with internal and external security policies and standards.
  • Implement firewall rules, ACLs, and intrusion prevention systems across IP infrastructure.
  • Participate in network hardening and audit activities.
  • Customer & Service Support
  • Work with enterprise/business customers on solution design, integration, and SLA assurance.
  • Support rollout of IP-based services (e.g., VoIP, IPTV, Internet peering, CDN).
  • Project Management & Documentation
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams for IP network upgrades or rollout projects.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation including diagrams, change logs, and incident reports.
  • Vendor & Equipment Management
  • Configure and maintain network equipment from vendors such as Huawei, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.
  • Evaluate and test new hardware/software for network evolution.

Job Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Certifications (Preferred):

  • Huawei HCIA/HCIP (Datacom), or Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Routing & Switching or Enterprise), CCIE, JNCIE, HCIE, or SDN/NFV related certifications

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in IP network design, deployment, and support
  • Strong experience in ISP, carrier-grade, or enterprise network environments
  • Proven experience managing MPLS , QoS , L2VPN/L3VPN , and BGP peering

Key Technical Skills:

  • Deep understanding of IP networking (Layer 2–4 protocols)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using CLI and NMS platforms
  • Expertise in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
  • Hands-on experience with MPLS technologies and services
  • Familiarity with SDN, NFV, Segment Routing, and IPv6 deployments
  • Strong command of Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP, JunOS, or similar platforms

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
  • Team-oriented with cross-cultural collaboration experience
  • Proactive attitude towards learning and innovation

Key Stakeholders:

  • Internal: Core Network, Transmission, Enterprise Sales, NOC, PMO, Security Teams
  • External: Equipment vendors, ISPs/IXPs, Enterprise customers, Regulatory bodies

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

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