IP Network Planner [Core, Aggregation & Access Domain DC]

Our client a fast growing Wholesale Fibre Company based in Fourways JHB requires a IP Network Planner.

The IP Network Planner is responsible for designing planning documenting and optimizing IP networks across core aggregation and access domains. The role ensures scalable resilient and high-performance network infrastructure by producing high quality architectural designs (HLDss/LLDs). Forecasting capacity. Maintaining accurate network records and guiding end-to-end implementation in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

1. IP Network Design and Architecture

Plan design and optimize IP/MPLS networks across core edge aggregation and data-center environments

Develop resilient routing architectures including BGP IS-IS/OSPF MPLS L2/L3 services Internet transit and peering strategies

Produce architectural deliverables such as capacity models traffic-engineering approaches redundancy frameworks and service-specific infrastructure blueprints

2. High-Level and Low-Level Design Documentation (HLD/LLD)

Create comprehensive High-Level Designs (HLDs) describing architectural intent technology selection network topology inter-domain integration performance assumptions and scalability plans

Develop detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) including IP addressing plans interface-level specifications routing policies protocol configurations traffic-engineering parameters and implementation workflows

Ensure all design documentation adheres to internal engineering standards quality controls and compliance requirements

Oversight and Delivery Assurance

Oversee the full implementation lifecycle of IP network solutions

Collaborate with Field Engineering Network Operations NOC PMO and suppliers to validate deployments

Conduct design sign-off engineering governance and post-implementation verification

Ensure implementation updates are reflected in planning systems and network inventory platforms

4. Capacity Resource and Inventory Planning

Forecast IP network capacity needs across routing switching traffic flows and peering/transit services

Conduct audits on IP network utilization and resource allocation

Maintain accurate network inventory including addressing schemes interfaces ports configurations

Bachelors degree in Engineering Telecommunications Computer Engineering or equivalent

3 years experiencein IP network planning andtechnologies

Experience producing professional HLDs and LLDs

Strong understanding of capacity planning and traffic engineering

Experience with NMS/EMS/OSS/BSS tools and automation

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Subject Line: IP Network Planner