Sr. Engineer - TELCO​/Service Provider

Location: Maryland Heights

** Sr. Engineer - TELCO/Service Provider*
* ** Why WWT?*
* At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

** What will you be doing?*
* The Engineer's role is to ensure that WWT/industry best practices and methodologies are applied to design, deployment and operations of TELCO/Service Provider technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Consultant/Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced network infrastructures. This role focuses on providing consultative solutions, driving product adoption, and ensuring the successful execution of complex Service Provider projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

** Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions/Competencies*
* + Design and implement scalable, secure network solutions, including MPLS Service Provider Transport Networks.

+ Lead complex network migration projects, including MPLS-SR Spine-Leaf Fabric Network transitions.

+ Develop and execute detailed network diagrams, low-level designs (LLD), and implementation plans.

+ Utilize advanced networking protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, L3

VPN, EVPN, BFD, ) for designing underlay and overlay networks (recursive route resolution, VRFs, pseudowires, control and data plane concepts, etc.)

+ Familiar with network monitoring practices (SNMP, syslog, gRPC) and able to infer from provided MOPs / deployment guides / documentation

+ Automate network processes using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

+ Provide architectural consulting, including BOMs, SOWs, and solution presentations.

+ Train and mentor team members, enabling effective contribution to ongoing projects.

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment and customer satisfaction.

+ Stay updated with the latest networking technologies and trends to enhance service delivery.

** Qualifications*
* + Must have at least 7 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing TELCO/Service Provider technologies.

+ Advanced knowledge of Nokia hardware/software:

+ Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EVPN, L3

VPN, Segment Routing, ).

+ Competent and confident in ability to modify running configuration of production communications service provider (non-enterprise) network devices of the following operating systems and hardware product families:

+ Nokia SR OS (24.x+):

+ 7750 SR-1 (Nokia FP4 and FP5 Chipsets)

+ 7250 IXR-E and IXR-s (Qumran and Jericho Chipsets)

+ 7210 SAS-Sx

+ WBX-48

+ Must be able to infer physical (Layer
1) reality from imperfect and partial information relayed by field resources and device reported state (incorrect or incomplete fiber cross connects, incorrect transceivers, inadequate power, etc).

+ Must have ability to lead maintenance window (local 12-6a) and direct field "smart hands" resources as required to complete scope

+ Must be able to professionally represent WWT in front of customer

+ Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or ten years equivalent network engineering experience.

+ Highly preferred certifications or display experience at expert level:

+ Service Provider Network, "VERIZON WIRELESS"

+ Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA)

+ Hands-on experience in large-scale network automation and policy deployment.

+ Familiarity with deploying and managing enterprise environments.

+ Understand WAN/LAN and transport technologies (Ethernet, DMVPN, WAAS and MPLS).

+ Configuration…