Lead - Network Solutions

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

Job Title:

Key Responsibilities:

design

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect end-to-end IP/MPLS network solutions for core, edge, and aggregation layers.
• Drive implementation of transport network solutions to meet performance, scalability, and reliability goals.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP/MPLS protocols and services including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MP-BGP, LDP, L2/L3 VPNs, MPLS-TE, QoS.
• Act as an escalation point for complex issues and lead root cause analysis and resolution.
• Lead network capacity planning, link utilization forecasting, and performance tuning initiatives.
• Engage with OEMs/vendors for solution validation and delivery; serve as design authority.
• Ensure network security compliance, including segmentation, DDoS protection, and firewall integrity.
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation, including

  HLD/LLD

  , diarams, and SOPs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to network evolution strategy and roadmap.
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in IP/MPLS transport network architecture and operations.
• Deep technical expertise in routing protocols, MPLS services, and network performance engineering.
• Proficient on platforms such as

  Cisco (IOS-XR),

  Juniper (MX/PTX),

  Nokia (SR series).

• Practical experience in designing and supporting high-availability network infrastructures.
• Exposure to automation/scripting for network deployments (preferred).
• Certifications: CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent (preferred).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in working with large-scale service provider networks.
• Knowledge of

  SR-MPLS

  ,

  Segment

  Routing

  ,

  EVPN

  ,

  SDN

  /

  NFV

  technologies.
• Experience working with

  NMS/EMS

  tools, and network modeling/simulation tools.