Senior Network Solution Designer

Job Description

As a Senior Network Solution Designer to join the Access Networks organization. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise and service‑provider‑grade network infrastructures. The role requires deep technical expertise in routing, switching, network segmentation, L2/L3 services, wireless infrastructure, and architectural design. The candidate must operate effectively both independently and within distributed global teams.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Develop detailed High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) for routing, switching, segmentation, Wi‑Fi, and NAC-enabled environments
Design scalable enterprise and service provider network architecture
Evaluate architecture changes, define resiliency requirements, and ensure alignment to Nokia standards.
Analyze and resolve complex production network issues while ensuring reliable service operation for both Wired and Wireless network services.
Administer service requests, execute network changes, and manage escalated incidents or priority incidents end-to-end.
Collaborate with cross-technology teams to provide timely updates and coordinate incident resolutions.
Identify root causes of network incidents and develop preventive actions while adhering to change management processes.
Design and deploy wireless networks and authentication solutions, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
Act as a L3 escalation point for L2 team members and mentor junior team members while staying updated on industry trends in network security technologies.
Drive results and foster a strong customer focus in a dynamic, global team environment to maintain SLA compliance.

Key Skills And Experience

You-Have:

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent with 12+ years of experience in network services within complex environments
Deep knowledge in Network Routing, Switching, design/configuration in Local Area Networks.
Proficiency in authentication protocols like RADIUS, TACACS, and LDAP
Proficiency in OSPF, ISIS, BGP, VRRP and MPLS network protocols,VPLS, VPRN and VLL services
Familiarity with ITIL processes and network technologies and Engineer network resilience, redundancy and optimized traffic flows.

Nice-To-Have

Knowledge of scripting and automation tools for network management
Experience in configuration and management of Clearpass & NAC
WLAN knowledge specifically with Aruba Access Points and Controllers
SROS Nokia Service Router Experience

About Us

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond