Senior Engineer - NOC IP & DWDM

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer – NOC IP & DWDM to join our Network Operations Center (NOC). The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining IP/MPLS and DWDM transport networks to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs). This role requires strong technical expertise in carrier-grade IP and optical transport networks, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a 24×7 operational environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor IP/MPLS, DWDM, and optical transport networks using Network Management Systems (NMS). Perform proactive fault detection, alarm monitoring, and incident management. Troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 network issues and restore services within defined SLAs. Diagnose and resolve DWDM, OTN, ROADM, transponder, amplifier, and fiber-related issues. Support routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS technologies. Coordinate with field engineers, vendors, and internal teams for fault isolation and resolution. Execute planned maintenance, software upgrades, and network changes following approved MOPs. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major incidents and recommend preventive actions. Monitor network performance and identify capacity or optimization opportunities. Maintain operational documentation, network records, and incident reports. Participate in a 24×7 shift rotation, including weekends and public holidays when required. Required Technical Skills IP Networking TCP/IP IPv4 & IPv6 MPLS BGP OSPF IS-IS QoS VLAN VRF L2/L3 VPN Optical Networking DWDM OTN ROADM EDFA Optical Power Testing Fiber Troubleshooting SDH/SONET (Preferred) Network Management Tools SolarWinds Cisco Prime Nokia NSP Huawei U2000/NCE Ciena MCP PRTG Nagios Zabbix SNMP-based monitoring tools Vendor Technologies Cisco Nokia Huawei Juniper Ciena Infinera Desired Candidate Profile Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5–8 years of hands-on experience in IP/MPLS and DWDM Network Operations. Experience working in Telecom Operators, Internet Service Providers (ISP), Managed Service Providers, or Data Center environments. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage critical network incidents. Preferred Certifications CCNA / CCNP Enterprise or Service Provider Nokia NRS I / NRS II Huawei HCIP Datacom Juniper JNCIP ITIL Foundation Vendor certifications in DWDM or Optical Transport Technologies What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits Opportunity to work on carrier-grade IP/MPLS and DWDM networks Professional development and certification support Collaborative and technology-driven work environment Career growth within a leading telecommunications organization Employment Type Full Time Company Industry TelecomISP Department / Functional Area System AdministrationNetwork AdministrationSecurity (IT Software) Keywords NOCNetwork Operations CenterIP NetworkingIP/MPLSMPLSDWDMOptical NetworkOTNROADMBGPOSPFISISQoSCiscoNokiaHuaweiJuniperCienaInfineraTelecomISPData CenterNetwork EngineerSenior Network EngineerTransmission Get real-time job updates only on our App