IP Network Engineer

Proximus Global (BICS) is seeking a motivated Medior IP Network Engineer to operate, maintain, and evolve our IP network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in IP networking, is eager to deepen their technical expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced service provider environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP network equipment and services in line with established standards and runbooks
• Execute planned network changes including hardware replacements, software upgrades, and capacity extensions
• Contribute to the design and testing of technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in incident management, perform initial root cause analysis, and escalate complex issues as needed
• Maintain and update system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support the software and hardware lifecycle of network infrastructure
• Collaborate with vendors and colocation providers on routine operational tasks (cross-connects, RMAs, circuit activations)

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, or a related field
• Cisco or Alcatel SR certification at Associate/Professional level, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a Telecom/Internet service provider environment or with a network vendor
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the following areas (including but not limited to):
• Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and/or Nokia SROS
• IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS fundamentals)
• L2 and L3 VPN service delivery
• Basic Quality of Service concepts and implementation
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
• Basic scripting skills (Python preferred) for task automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in or initial exposure to Segment Routing and Traffic Engineering concepts
• Awareness of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and network automation frameworks
• Familiarity with programmable network interfaces (RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG)
• Experience with operational monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Netcool