Senior IP Network Engineer

Proximus Global (BICS) is seeking a highly motivated Senior IP Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust and secure IP solutions that meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving abilities along with deep expertise in network administration and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot a variety of network architectures
• Design, test, and deploy technical solutions driven by business and operational needs, incorporating the latest technology advancements
• Lead network design initiatives including topology planning, capacity forecasting, and redundancy strategies
• Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and drive root cause analysis
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
• Create, maintain, and update system documentation and network design guidelines
• Manage the full software and hardware lifecycle of network infrastructure
• Engage with vendors, carriers, and peering partners on technical and strategic matters

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, or a related field
• Cisco or Alcatel SR certification at Professional/Expert level, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a Telecom/Internet service provider environment or with a network vendor
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in the following areas (including but not limited to):
• Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR and/or Nokia SROS
• IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (BGP/MP-BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing)
• L2 and L3 VPN designs aligned with MEF service standards
• Traffic Engineering (RSVP, SR-TE)
• Quality of Service design and implementation
• IPsec configuration
• Solid scripting skills (Python preferred), applied in the context of network automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code principles and practical implementation experience
• Knowledge of programmable network interfaces such as RESTful APIs and NETCONF/YANG
• Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with operational tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Netcool