Senior Engineer - Network Transformation Engineering

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure. 

Senior Engineer - Network Transformation Engineering

Job ID:36765

Job Level:PT2 Advance

Job Location: Gurugram / Bangalore

Function: Chief Operations Office (COO)

Employment Type: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid

Why we need this role

Performs key network transformation activities to contribute to impact assessment, HLD and costing and build of Colt’s network. Data Discovery, Analysis and visualization w.r.t Network Planning of transformation programs having multi-technology and multi-era telecommunication platforms with alignment and governance of Colt Engineering guidelines

What you will do

• Data Discovery, Analysis and visualization w.r.t Network Planning of transformation programs having multi-technology and multi-era telecommunication platforms with alignment and governance of Colt Engineering guidelines.  
• Drive city strategy discussions, come up with agreements and follow through on identified opportunities in preparation of business cases, setting the financial justification and obtaining approval from the key stakeholders
• Network Analytics, technical design and implementation for network transformation programs e.g.
• Node programme, Network Life Cycle, EoL, Migrations etc.
• Deliver Network discovery and service analytics methods and database, aligned with network life cycle management for longer term Network strategy
• Deliver Business case supporting documentation e.g. BOM, MOP etc.
• Provide regular delivery progress reporting as per project and programme requirements
• Drive development of migration approaches aligned to technologies and specific network sites.
• Produce planned and updated project and summary reports, including cost breakdowns and summaries
• Manage workflows for technical migration planning and execution of migration activities, covering network infrastructure and customer service migrations
• Process development

What we're looking for

• 07-10 years’ experience in a telco service provider environment,planning/configuring/documenting network assets and inventory.
• Demonstrate awareness/exposure to vendor equipment: WDM (Ciena/Nokia/Infinera/ADVA), Ethernet, IP(Cisco/Ciena/Nokia/Juniper).
• Experience of planning and delivering network service migrations within a live network environment
• Domain expertise (Networks – Optical & IP). Knowledge of the key technologies and architectures deployed in the Colt network (LDN, NSN MSP, M-MSP, IP etc.)
• Experience in planning, deployment and migration of large-scale network projects like – Optical WDM technology, GPON/FTTH network, IP-MPLS Network and Fiber network etc.  
• Proficient in MS-Excel, MS-Power Point and MS-Visio.
• Ability to collect the Network data from various network & data base tools like – OHS, ARM, Seibel, CNMT, CEOS, Helix and other OSS/BSS tools and streamline the Network & services information to collect the – customer terminating services, internal services, passthrough traffic & drop extended services.  
• Hands on experience on physical device/Rack installation & commissioning.
• Should know about non-IT component use to build a Telecom site like – Rack, ODF, CTP Panel, Fiber Panel, Optical Patch Cords, Network cabling, Power cabling, lager, cable tries, Power & Cooling requirements, Rack layout designing etc.  
• Should know about the physical site layout, power requirements, Fiber laying & planning & other infra requirement to build a Telecom site like – MSC/NSE, Data centres, Pop, ILA/LDN.
• Sound knowledge of Colt’s product portfolios and how services are delivered end to end
• Added advantage if hands on VBA, Power BI, Python, Qlik etc.
• Experience of writing business cases and preparing cost calculations for big transformation projects like node exits, city strategies
• Innovative and motivated – ability to think “out of the box”
• Conversant with project management methods, tools and performance measures
• Desirable: Knowledge of Colt’s internal processes and systems used for change management, delivery and network inventory management
• Desirable: Experience of writing business cases and preparing cost calculations for big projects like node exits 

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages .

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.