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Senior Specialist : IP Metro
Liquid Intelligent TechnologiesJohannesburg, ZA11 days ago
Job descriptionCreate and update the planning, design and implementation of IP Metro and Access infrastructure to meet the deployment of products / services within required timelines. This includes detailed low-level design on IP Access and service implementations. The IP Metro and Access infrastructure / services includes : Service Provider Metro / Access includes MPLS MPE (Metro Provider Edge), APE (Access Provider Edge), Access switches and routers.Access routers for Layer 2, Layer 3 including the service constructs, configuration and architecture of services includes Metro Ethernet and VPN (Virtual Private Network). Create and update IP design and configuration templates for new and existing deployments of Metro and Access infrastructure and services. Work with internal teams, contractors and outsourced vendors to produce the most efficient way to implement IP solutions and services. Ensure that any IP documents remain the intellectual property of LTSA and updated timeously. Provide tools and systems to generate reports to analyse the IP Capacity of links and device resources. Design, plan and implement upgrades to meet Metro and Access capacity requirements to avoid Stop Sales and degraded performance as a result of Capacity issues. Provide tools and systems to generate reports to analyse the IP Availability of links and device resources. Design, plan and implement upgrades to meet the high availability and SLA of IP customer services. Implement remediation measures to address all IP design related failures and to avoid repeat failures due to availability issues. Plan all new IP services and Metro and Access infrastructure activities while ensuring intellectual property (processes and systems) remain the ownership of LTSA. Work with IT, out-sourced vendors, contractors and internal planning teams to ensure LTSA has the capability of planning on all IP planning systems. Support the transformation from existing to new optimised processes and systems to meet faster IP planning, installation and service provisioning. Create and update IP design and configuration templates for new and existing deployments of Metro and Access infrastructure and services. Work with internal teams, contractors and outsourced vendors to produce the most efficient way to implement IP solutions and services. Ensure that any IP documents remain the intellectual property of LTSA and updated timeously. Provide tools and systems to generate reports to analyse the IP Capacity of links and device resources. Design, plan and implement upgrades to meet Metro and Access capacity requirements to avoid Stop Sales and degraded performance as a result of Capacity issues. Provide tools and systems to generate reports to analyse the IP Availability of links and device resources. Design, plan and implement upgrades to meet the high availability and SLA of IP customer services. Implement remediation measures to address all IP design related failures and to avoid repeat failures due to availability issues. Plan all new IP services and Metro and Access infrastructure activities while ensuring intellectual property (processes and systems) remain the ownership of LTSA. Work with IT, out-sourced vendors, contractors and internal planning teams to ensure LTSA has the capability of planning on all IP planning systems. Support the transformation from existing to new optimised processes and systems to meet faster IP planning, installation and service provisioning. Work with internal and external teams to support IP revenue generating & revenue assurance activities. Working with Sales & Solution Architects to create customised IP solutions and vet complex IP solutions and provide recommendations.Assist Service Delivery with standard and customised IP solution planning and configurations. Ensure standard IP product configuration templates are available and updated. Ensure ability to model devices & plan IP services on LTSA systems. Support Service Delivery IP planning and delivery of services.Recommend, design and implement IP provisioning processes and systems to ensure quicker service delivery. Provide initiatives and continuous improvements in the design and planning of Metro and Access network to improve customer experience. Support implementation of integrated plan and optimisation projects to enhance revenue, capacity, growth initiatives. Support the One Network initiative. Integration of AS30844 and AS36937 Networks. (Autonomous Systems). Interact and support the LTG teams to maintain high standards across the group to ensure seamless connectivity across Africa and all other IP Points of presence. Plan, Implement and support systems and network infrastructure for layer 2 and layer 3 services. Support the service provision and operations of the IP customer services. Plan and implement IP projects to optimize customer services incorporating customer improvement plans to improve customer experience. Support L2 to L3 migration activities as per project plan. Provide IP Network stability by eliminating single points of failure and reducing end of life infrastructure. Work with internal and external teams to support IP revenue generating & revenue assurance activities. Working with Sales & Solution Architects to create customised IP solutions and vet complex IP solutions and provide recommendations Assist Service Delivery with standard and customised IP solution planning and configurations. Ensure standard IP product configuration templates are available and updated. Ensure ability to model devices & plan IP services on LTSA systems. Support Service Delivery IP planning and delivery of services. Recommend, design and implement IP provisioning processes and systems to ensure quicker service delivery. Contribute to IP Operations processes and procedures to achieve a Mean Time To Restore (MTTR) that meets or exceeds industry standards and customer Service Level Agreements. Keep IP NMS systems up to date (software and inventory) and accessible for monitoring / reporting of network element status. Liaises with IT for NMS back up. Support the IP TAC Levels to ensure quick resolution of Incidents, major events and ensure that the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and escalations are provided within the agreed time allocated and SLA. Work with contractors and outsourced vendors. Support IP TAC / SOC / NOC operations function. Support third party providers and vendors to maintain Metro and Access network performance in accordance to Industry standards and Service Level Agreements Implement processes that ensures all devices operate optimally so that IP system resources eg. device CPU, Memory, are kept in line with Vendor specs. People Development – Training programs, coaching sessions.Build skill level in team by providing IP knowledge transfer workshops. Motivate team members by assisting them to get their IP qualifications / certifications.Have training sessions, knowledge transfer sessions with all other verticals of LTSA and LTG teams and provide them info of the network. Review knowledge base with team regularly to keep team informed of known issues / errors, updates and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) learnings. Degree / Diploma or equivalent experience in Engineering and / or Networking. Cisco Qualification CCIP or CCNP, CCIE Service Provider or Routing and Switching MEF CECP 2.0 Juniper Qualification JNCIP or JNCIS, JNCIE Service Provider or Enterprise Routing & Switching. All Appointments are subject to the Labour Legislation in the respective country. ICT jobs
Job title : Senior Specialist : IP Metro
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 14, 2025
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