Network Architect - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Injazat

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Overview:


The Network Architect - IP/MPLS participates in design and supports the decision-making process related to Core42 DC Interconnect (DCI) infrastructure, ensuring topology scalability, network performance and timely delivery.


The Network Architect - IP/MPLS designs complex DCI solutions ensuring compliance with functional, and non-functional requirements as well as propose design and topology changes to improve availability and resiliency of the implemented solutions.


Core42 is the UAE's national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group's expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations.

Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.


Responsibilities:


  • Define DCI functional requirements for the Core42 Products and Platforms and respectable supporting services.
  • Design complex WAN/LAN scalable network solutions with focus on highavailability, redundancy, and resiliency meeting internal and external/client requirements.
  • Prepare RFI/RFP/RFQ documents, create BOQs for DCI networking components.
  • Prepare DCI HLD/LLD in Core42 environment including network hardware and design.
  • Participate in planning of network cabling between DCI to meet future requirements.
  • Provide support to internal maintenance and engineering teams in maintenance, migration and replacement of complex network or security blocks.
  • Plan technical integration with external/partner networks, proposing new partners and opportunities.
  • Follow and propose improvements for internal collaboration by creating optimal framework for network architecture assessment, evaluation, and selection processes.
  • Collaborate with the Vendor Technology Assistance Center regarding complex functionality configuration.
  • Assist L3 support when required to resolve complex incidents related to DCI network.
  • Create presentations for client meetings and attend meetings with clients.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecom Engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in service provider network planning, design and implementation.
  • Detailed knowledge about MPLS architecture and concepts.
  • Knowledge about MPLS Traffic Engineering and Segment Routing/SRv
  • Deep knowledge of L2/L3 connectivity concepts: Ethernet, IPv4, IPv
  • Expert level knowledge in core network technologies: OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS (LDP/RSVP), MPLS based Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPNs, EVPN based Layer 2 & layer 3 VPNs, Inter VPN Route Leaking, Policy Based Routing, QoS, GRE and MACsec.
  • Expertise in planning, design, implementation and troubleshooting of protocols like OSPF, ISIS & BGP, MPLS, LDP/RSVP, MP-BGP, MPLS QOS, GRE, MACsec.
  • Understanding of IP Multicast concepts and solutions (PIM, IGMP, MSR).
  • Excellent understanding of following protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, IPSec, DNS.
  • Deep understanding of Internet & Inter-AS connectivity models.
  • Deep understanding of Public IP and NNI/PNI peering concept.
  • Familiar with industry standards, such as ISO or NIST.
  • Expert level certificates in Service Provider or Design are highly desirable.
  • Team player, selfmotivated, willing to learn, result oriented, willing to share knowledge.

What we look for
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in.

You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions.

Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.


What working at Core42 offers

Culture:

An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.


Career:
Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.

Work-Life:
A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.

Rewards:
A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

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