Engineer - Transport Network Planner

Location: - Düsseldorf, Germany

German Language Proficiency - B2 Level (Mandatory)

Work Type: Hybrid

Role Summary:

Transport Network Planner is responsible for performing the below activity in Fixed Network

• Planning of L2/L3 access and aggregation network ( POS, DLS) network elements including documentation
• Processing of fixed network trail orders (new trails, migration, clearing, deconfiguration) and capacity requests.
• Processing of switching orders, Cramer-Fixed und Cramer-Mobile (ARM & ANN) Objects, and capacity orders in the core.

Technical Skills.

• Proficiency in SDH digital hierarchy is required from fractional T1/E1 to 100G circuit level.
• Good Planning knowledge in PDH, SDH, Ethernet, and DWDM systems and Knowledge on transmission network products, like U2000 NMS, Marconi, Nortel and Ciena 6500 equipment’s etc.
• Ability to devise solutions for various projects like Site, Ring, Legacy equipment optimization and migrations.
• Good knowledge on various Telecommunication equipment’s.
• Experience to perform following tasks -. creating/editing/deleting distributors, links, nodes and other objects in Cramer
• Experience of working in an operational environment & ticketing system alongside other technical and operational teams
• Experience of identifying scope for improvement, process reviews and developing and implementing new processes
• Commitment to service excellence and customer experience
• Flexibility in a rapidly changing and developing environment

Roles & Responsibilities:

• In-depth technical knowledge of optical layer transport systems, OTN, ROADM, SDH, cross connect switching and signal grooming, as well as knowledge of ring and mesh network topologies.
• Experience in the field of SDH, DWDM & OTN technology, for creation and migration of transmission bandwidth.
• High- & Low-level Design and planning experience in SDH, DWDM & OTN systems.
• Create New Device Installation/Card/SFP 7750 SR14/SR12, 7250 IXR-6 & 7210 SAS-E /SX in Cramer Inventory system & AIDA tool.
• Add E-sat Cards in New Device and New Trail creation using MESN POS devices.
• Manage MESN HW Upgrade from IMMs to ESAT Ports
• Creation of New trails & switching orders for a migration, swap or bandwidth upgrade of WLL.
• Processing of capacity request for an enterprise customer connection with / without redundancy.
• Meet redundancy requirements with protection across MSP, MSPRING, and SNCP.
• Coordinate with various transport network teams to create design access and core network, capacity manage and optimize the network
• Create and maintain strong operational relationships with the customers, internal business owners and other key stakeholders
• Maintain a proactive approach to operational and service issues, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, service qualities are met. Review of KPIs and drive Improvement plan development and implementation
• Management of operational issues by understanding impact, identifying solution options, liaising with technical team and business owners

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Relevant experience in SDH/DWDM knowledge.
• Any Degree or Equivalent Qualification
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with good skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skill.
• Basic knowledge on IP networks.
• Language: English (Proficient), German (Proficient)
• Relevant domain certifications and Cramer Inventory knowledge would be an advantage.