Proximus Global (BICS) is seeking a motivated Medior IP Network Engineer to operate, maintain, and evolve our IP network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in IP networking, is eager to deepen their technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced service provider environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP network equipment and services in line with established standards and runbooks
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Execute planned network changes including hardware replacements, software upgrades, and capacity extensions
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Contribute to the design and testing of technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
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Participate in incident management, perform initial root cause analysis, and escalate complex issues as needed
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Maintain and update system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
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Support the software and hardware lifecycle of network infrastructure
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Collaborate with vendors and colocation providers on routine operational tasks (cross-connects, RMAs, circuit activations)
Essential Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, or a related field
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Cisco or Alcatel SR certification at Associate/Professional level, or equivalent hands-on experience
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Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a Telecom/Internet service provider environment or with a network vendor
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Demonstrated working knowledge in the following areas (including but not limited to):
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Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and/or Nokia SROS
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IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS fundamentals)
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L2 and L3 VPN service delivery
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Basic Quality of Service concepts and implementation
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Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
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Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) for task automation
Preferred Qualifications:
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Interest in or initial exposure to Segment Routing and Traffic Engineering concepts
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Awareness of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and network automation frameworks
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Familiarity with programmable network interfaces (RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG)
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Experience with operational monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Netcool
