Nms Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for IP-MPLS service planning, NMS operations, network provisioning, node integration, service migration, site shifting, and capacity expansion activities across multi-vendor IP/MPLS networks. The role involves coordination with NOC/SNOC, field, transmission, implementation, and OEM teams to ensure smooth and error-free network changes.

1. New Node Insertion & Integration

• Plan and execute new IP/MPLS node insertion as per approved network design and project requirements.
• Perform new node upload/on boarding on NMS/EMS platforms.
• Validate node reachability, management connectivity, topology, and synchronization.
• Verify routing, interfaces, VLAN/VRF, loopback, and management parameters.
• Coordinate with field and transmission teams for end-to-end connectivity validation.
• Perform pre-check and post-check activities after node integration.

2. IP-MPLS Service Provisioning & Migration

• Plan and execute IP-MPLS service migration between existing and new nodes.
• Support L2VPN/L3VPN, Internet, enterprise, and other IP/MPLS service migrations.
• Prepare migration plans, implementation steps, rollback procedures, and service-impact assessments.
• Validate services before and after migration.
• Monitor network and services during migration windows and ensure successful restoration.

3. Site Shifting

• Plan and coordinate IP/MPLS site shifting activities.
• Prepare existing vs. new-site configuration and connectivity requirements.
• Coordinate node migration, IP addressing, routing, NMS on boarding, and service restoration.
• Perform post-shift validation of all connected services and network paths.

4. Card Addition & Capacity Expansion

• Plan and execute card addition and hardware capacity expansion activities.
• Validate required slots, cards, interfaces, optics, and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate with field/OEM teams for hardware installation and commissioning.
• Perform configuration, service mapping, and post-implementation testing.
• Update network inventory and NMS records after capacity expansion.

5. NMS Operations

• Perform node on boarding, node upload, deletion, modification, and inventory updates in NMS/EMS.
• Monitor node status, alarms, connectivity, performance, and service availability.
• Ensure accurate synchronization between network elements and NMS.
• Troubleshoot NMS-related communication, discovery, topology, and alarm issues.
• Maintain updated network topology, node inventory, service inventory, and configuration records.

6. Multi-Vendor Network Support

Hands-on knowledge/coordination experience with multi-vendor IP/MPLS equipment, including:

• Cisco
• Nokia
• Huawei
• Ciena
• ADVA
• ZTE
• Ericsson
• Tejas Networks

Responsibilities include vendor-specific node provisioning, NMS on boarding, configuration validation, service migration, troubleshooting, and implementation support.

Planning & Documentation

• Prepare MOP/SOP, implementation plans, HLD/LLD inputs, and rollback plans.
• Prepare node insertion, service migration, site shifting, and card addition plans.
• Maintain IP plans, topology diagrams, port/interface mapping, and service details.
• Update network inventory and as-built documentation after implementation.
• Prepare daily/weekly activity and implementation status reports.

Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate with NOC/SNOC, transmission, field engineers, planning, implementation, and OEM teams.
• Participate in change-management activities and planned maintenance windows.
• Raise and track change requests/tickets through HPSM/Service Now or equivalent platforms.
• Ensure activities are completed within agreed timelines and operational procedures.
• Provide technical support during critical implementation and migration activities.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of IP, MPLS, IP-MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, VRF and QoS.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and static routing.
• Understanding of VLAN, Ethernet, trunk/access interfaces, loopback and management connectivity.
• Knowledge of network topology, IP addressing and service provisioning.
• NMS/EMS monitoring, node on boarding and alarm management.
• Good troubleshooting and change-management skills.
• Understanding of telecom transmission interfaces and optical connectivity is an advantage.

Key Activities / Deliverables

Activity

Responsibility

New Node Insertion

Planning, configuration, integration & validation

New Node Upload

NMS/EMS on boarding and connectivity verification

Service Migration

Migration planning, execution & post-check

Site Shifting

Network/service migration and restoration

Card Addition

Capacity planning, installation coordination & validation

NMS Operations

Node, alarm, topology and inventory management

Multi-Vendor Support

Cisco, Nokia, Huawei, Ciena, ADVA, ZTE, Ericsson, Tejas

Documentation

MOP, rollback plan, topology, inventory & as-built updates

Incident Support

Troubleshooting and coordination with NOC/OEM

Change Management

CR preparation, implementation and closure

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
• 58 years of experience in IP-MPLS planning, NMS, NOC/SNOC, provisioning, or telecom network operations.
• Multi-vendor IP/MPLS network experience preferred.
• Strong coordination, documentation, troubleshooting, and implementation skills.