Network Engineer — Service Provider Subject Matter Expert
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PIXCOM Technologies LLC seeks a highly experienced Network Engineer as a recognized technical authority in Service Provider IP/MPLS networking. The role involves designing, deploying, and evolving carrier-grade multi-vendor networks with deep expertise in Segment Routing, Seamless MPLS, BGP, and network automation.
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Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and deploy carrier grade IP/MPLS backbone and edge networks across multi vendor platforms
- Lead the full network lifecycle: requirements gathering, high level and low level design, lab validation, staged rollout, and production handover
- Drive network traffic engineering and performance optimization across SP core and aggregation layers
- Deploy and operate MPLS based services at carrier scale: L3VPN, L2VPN (VPWS, VPLS), and EVPN across the SP backbone
- Architect Seamless MPLS solutions spanning access, aggregation, and core domains
- Implement BGP Labeled Unicast (BGP LU) for inter domain prefix transport and label stack engineering
- Deploy SR MPLS including SR TE policies, Flexible Algorithm, TI LFA fast reroute, and PCEP/PCE integration
- Design and operate complex BGP topologies: iBGP/eBGP, route reflector hierarchies, BGP add path, and optimal route reflection
- Design and operate IP multicast at SP scale including NG MVPN and SRv6 Tree SID
- Develop and maintain automation pipelines using Python for configuration management and compliance verification
- Lead design reviews, produce HLD/LLD, network diagrams, and solution proposals
- Mentor junior and mid level engineers; develop runbooks and engineering standards
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of hands on experience in Service Provider IP/MPLS networks in a technical engineering or architecture role
- Proven delivery of large scale SP backbone, aggregation, and edge network projects from design through to production
- Multi vendor deployment experience across at least two of: Cisco IOS XR, Nokia SR OS, and Huawei VRP
- Production proven expertise in at least three of: Seamless MPLS, BGP LU, SRv6, NG MVPN, BIER, SR TE, or BGP LS
- Hands on network automation experience: Python or Ansible scripting for SP tasks, NETCONF/YANG integration, and telemetry pipeline setup
- CCIE Service Provider highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or closely related field (or equivalent combination of certification and experience)
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to join our team as a recognised technical authority in Service Provider IP/MPLS networking.
- This is a senior, expert level position requiring hands on SP experience across large scale backbone and edge environments.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and evolving carrier grade multi vendor networks with deep expertise spanning Segment Routing, Seamless MPLS, BGP Labeled Unicast, Next Generation MVPN multicast, advanced BGP engineering, and network automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and deploy carrier grade IP/MPLS backbone and edge networks across multi vendor platforms.
- Lead the full network lifecycle: requirements gathering, high level and low level design, lab validation, staged rollout, and production handover.
- Drive network traffic engineering, and performance optimisation across SP core and aggregation layers.
- Operate and evolve large scale SP environments supporting multiple PoPs, and diverse service portfolios.
- Deploy and operate MPLS based services at carrier scale: L3VPN, L2VPN (VPWS, VPLS), and EVPN across the SP backbone.
- Architect Seamless MPLS solutions spanning access, aggregation, and core domains — including full inter domain label stitching, hierarchy, and domain boundary design.
- Implement BGP Labeled Unicast (BGP LU / RFC 3107) for inter domain prefix transport, label stack engineering, and Seamless MPLS stitching between network domains.
- Deploy SR MPLS including SR TE policies, Flexible Algorithm (Flex Algo), TI LFA fast reroute, and PCEP/PCE integration for traffic engineered forwarding.
- Manage LDP, RSVP TE, and SR data plane co existence including migration planning from legacy to SR transport.
- Configure and troubleshoot inter AS MPLS VPN architectures: Option A, Option B, Option C etc.
- Design and operate complex BGP topologies: iBGP/eBGP, route reflector hierarchies, BGP add path, and optimal route reflection (BGP ORR).
- Implement advanced BGP policy: communities (standard, extended, large), attribute manipulation, traffic engineering, and BGP PIC edge/core for fast convergence.
Required Skills
- SP Architecture & Network Infrastructure
- MPLS, Seamless MPLS & Segment Routing
- BGP & Advanced Routing
- Multicast — Legacy & Next Generation MVPN
- Network Automation & Programmability
- QoS, OAM & Timing
- OT & Industrial Telecom
- Technical Leadership & Delivery
Looking For
- A minimum of 6 years of hands on experience in Service Provider IP/MPLS networks in a technical engineering or architecture role.
- Proven delivery of large scale SP backbone, aggregation, and edge network projects from design through to production.
- Multi vendor deployment experience across at least two of: Cisco IOS XR, Nokia SR OS, and Huawei VRP.
- Production proven expertise in at least three of: Seamless MPLS, BGP LU, SRv6, NG MVPN, BIER, SR TE, or BGP LS.
- Hands on network automation experience: Python or Ansible scripting for SP tasks, NETCONF/YANG integration, and telemetry pipeline setup.
- Experience working in or alongside OT/industrial telecom environments (utility, oil & gas, power, or transport) is a strong advantage.
Certifications
- CCIE Service Provider — highly preferred.
- Nokia Service Routing Architect (NRS II / SRA) or equivalent Nokia professional certification.
- CCNP Service Provider is the minimum acceptable level if an expert level certification is not yet held.
- Automation or DevOps certifications (Cisco DevNet, Python PCEP/PCAP) are a welcome addition.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a closely related field.
- Equivalent combination of professional certification and experience will be considered.
Work Location
- In person
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