Network Architect

Job Title: Network Architect

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Shift Time: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Friday to Tuesday) Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose The Core Network Infrastructure Engineer will be part of the Core Network Infrastructure team, responsible for delivering and supporting projects within a dynamic service provider environment. The role focuses on high-capacity connectivity, IP/MPLS, and Optical Transmission networks, while also providing advanced-level support to engineering and operations teams. The position is based offshore, with working hours aligned to partially overlap with UK business hours to ensure effective cross-team collaboration and to support out-of-hours maintenance windows for critical network changes.

Key Responsibilities Deliver assigned core network projects involving planning, implementation, and remote execution of network changes. Perform network change planning and execute changes remotely in line with approved change management processes. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/vendors as required to ensure successful project delivery. Carry out software upgrades on IP and Optical network elements during scheduled out-of-hours maintenance windows. Remotely oversee hardware upgrades and replacements on IP and Optical network infrastructure. Provide remote support for changes and upgrades within Fixed Networks, including PON-based topologies. Participate in out-of-hours work as required to support maintenance and network upgrade activities. Support engineering operations teams by providing advanced technical expertise. Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties assigned by the line manager or senior management.

Required Skills & Experience Proven experience working within a

Service Provider (ISP/Telco)

environment supporting core network architectures. Experience operating within a

multi-vendor network environment

, with hands-on exposure to

Cisco and Nokia

platforms. Strong foundational networking knowledge with a continuous learning mindset. Advanced understanding of routers, switches, and network security concepts. Solid experience with

Ethernet and IP/MPLS protocols

, including design and operational support. Advanced knowledge and configuration experience with routing protocols: BGP OSPF IS-IS Strong expertise in

IP addressing and subnetting

, including

IPv4 and IPv6

. Advanced knowledge of switching technologies: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) VLANs IEEE 802.1Q (Dot1q) QinQ Good understanding of additional network principles such as

DNS

and

MX records

.

Experience with service provider technologies, including: VPLS (E-LAN) E-Line L3 VPN EVPN DSL VRRP

Hands-on experience with: Nokia 7450 and 7750

platforms F5 BIG-IP FortiGate / Fortinet firewalls