Telco Network Architect

Position Description

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Position: Associate Consultant / Manger Expert

Experience: 10 to 15 Years

Category: Telecom

Main location: Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad

Position ID: J0825-1118

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification & Skills

• Strong knowledge on
• Networking Concepts – WAN/LAN/WLAN/ SDWAN MAN/MPLS/VPN, TCP/IP, Switches/Routers/Load balancers/WAN/ SDWAN Optimizers/ Firewalls and data communications technologies.
• IP Routing protocols – BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRRP, LDP,RSVP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Multicast, Policy based routing etc
• Network technologies and solutions including IPv6, MPLs, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, multicast, policy-based routing, ether-channel, QoS, traffic-shaping, Load balancing, VPN tunnels, WAN Optimization.
• TM Forum Autonomous Networks Architecture & designing automation use cases/capabilities in network domain.
• Extensive experience in
• Wireless communications, network architecture, and protocol design with a focus on 5G technology.
• 5G specifications, standards, protocols including NR, NG-RAN, and 5GC & & network slicing
• 5G RAN equipment, core network elements, and virtualization platforms (e.g., OpenStack, Kubernetes).
• Hands on experience in more than 5 of below products
• Network Provisioning/orchestration Products (Nokia DOC, Ericsson ESOA, ServiceNow, Microsoft AOSM & AOI)
• Network Assurance/Monitoring/observability Products (SNMP, Wireshark, Nagios, Thousand Eye, Elisa Polystar)
• Network security products around policies and firewall administration (Cisco, Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls)
• Must-Haves
• Multiple Telco client engagement & solutioning experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making & client facing skills.
• Working experience in agile delivery model/teams.
• Proficient in TM Forum advancements in the space of autonomous networks & autonomous operations.
• Desirable
• Knowledge of TM Forum ODA & OpenAPI concepts
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP/CCIE/CISSP etc), Industry certifications (e.g 5G NR Professional, CCIE Wireless) & TM Forum certifications
• Relevant experience of more than 15 years in the network solutioning roles.
  
  

Key Responsibilities -

Network Design and Architecture:

• Lead the architecture & design of Network & 5G solutions
• Define network topology, radio access technologies, and core network elements to support diverse use cases and applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications (Like 3GPP, TM Forum AN Architecture) while incorporating industry best practices and emerging trends.
  
  

Core Network Integration:

• Architect core network elements, including Service-Based Architecture (SBA), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) components.
• Design seamless integration between RAN and core network elements for 5G, ensuring efficient data transport, session management, and Quality of Service (QoS) enforcement.
• Implement network slicing capabilities (For 5G) to support diverse service requirements and enable efficient resource utilization.
  
  

Growing Capability :

• Lead the solutioning and proposals of opportunities around network Orchestration, Assurance & Operations.
• Evaluate network products in the areas of provisioning, orchestration, monitoring & security.
• Mentoring & training team members on network skills
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.