Job Description

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you'll be part of

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

NI Services Business Unit provides professional services in support of the deployment of advanced network solutions across the entire NI product line. The NI Global Network Engineering (GNE) team provides a wide range of services including:

• IP/MPLS Network core and services design, including L2 VPNs and L3 VPNs, TDM services over MPLS, BNG business and residential services, CG-NAT, Application Assurance, Data Center networks, Microwave and Private LTE designs, Security.
• Network and services migration
• Architecture and Design Consultation
• Operations Consultation
• Advanced training workshops

What you will learn and contribute to

The team is seeking a Senior IP Network Architect to deliver services to Nokia's customer base. The candidate in this role will be required to work in a consultative manner with external Customers, Product Line Managers, Regional Customer Support teams and our global GNE engineering team.

The role will include the following responsibilities:

• Lead requirements gathering and scoping workshops with Customers to collect design requirements
• Translate requirements into design specifications.
• Provide guidance to Customers on best design practices in the areas of IP/MPLS core and services architecture. Acting as an IP/MPLS consultant.
• Provide on-site and/or remote support during customer deployment and integration.
• Maintain deep hands-on technical expertise to assist technical teams in resolving issues in production environments in high-pressure situations
• Being Nokia design and architect representative.
• Work with Product Line Management and pre-sales team for the feature enhancement requests.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have work experience with some or all of the following (minimum 8+ years relevant work experience):

• Experience delivering professional services including network strategy, design and engineering, implementation, testing, customer training and on-site support.
• Network Engineering expertise at a Multi-vendor integration experience.
• Strong working level knowledge of IP Networking. Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP), Segment Routing, QoS, IP VPN, VPLS, eVPN, BNG, NAT,DPI etc.
• Specific Nokia knowledge of 7750, 7250, 7210 and 7705 product lines
• 3rd party router expertise, include Cisco/Juniper product lines.
• Excellent hands-on network integration and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Influences others outside of the team to ensure goals are met and conflicts are resolved.
• Responds to requests for technical information and assistance in a timely and professional manner

Travel: All candidates must be willing to travel between 20-40% of the time.

Your skills and experience

Qualifications: (Education, Technical Skills/Knowledge)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Advanced IP/MPLS training/certification (Nokia SRA, Cisco CCxx, Juniper Junos)
• 3 - 5 years of experience with designing, integrating and troubleshooting IP networks. Knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols (i.e. OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.), MPLS, QoS, Multicast, VPLS and VPRN.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Masters degree in CS or Engineering, CCIE (R&S or SP) or SRA certification or equivalent experience.
• 8 or more years of experience with designing, integrating and troubleshooting IP networks.
• In depth knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols (i.e. OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.), MPLS, QoS, Multicast, VPLS and VPRN.
• Experience in wireless transportation such as Microwave and LTE technologies, in-depth TDM knowledge including designing TDM networks over MPLS and strong communication skills would be a definite asset.

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements : FOR US ONLY: Nokia employees, wherever required by law or contractual obligation, must receive a COVID-19 vaccination or an otherwise approved accommodation based upon applicable law.