IP Resident Engineer (Canada)

Location: On-Site – Ottawa, Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Contract | Multiple Positions

About the Role:

Seeking an experienced IP Resident Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Nokia router platforms and IP protocols. This on-site role involves working directly with customer teams to support network strategy, design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management. The position requires deep technical understanding, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a highly consultative environment.

Candidate Must Have:

• Solid hands-on experience with Nokia 7750 SR Routers
• Experience with Nokia 7705 and Nokia 7250 router platforms
• Strong proficiency in IP protocols (routing, switching, security, QoS, MPLS, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop network architecture and service designs aligned with customer requirements.
• Produce detailed network implementation and migration plans.
• Configure Nokia IP equipment and services across 7750, 7705, and 7250 platforms.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and support during various deployment stages.
• Audit and assess customer networks for performance, scalability, manageability, and security.
• Formulate network management and optimization strategies.
• Create and review technical documentation including Statements of Work (SOW).
• Prepare technical documentation and provide customer training.
• Provide optimization recommendations and support customer readiness, acceptance, and migration activities.
• Work closely with customer and internal teams, maintain strong relationships, and support occasional maintenance-window events.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be based in Canada.
• 4–6 years of IP engineering or Nokia router experience.
• Strong understanding of IP, routing, switching, MPLS, QoS, and network security.
• Excellent troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills.
• Bachelors in Telecommunications, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Nokia SRC certifications preferred (NRS I/NRS II/SRA).
• Ability to work full-time on-site with the customer in Ottawa.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Long-term on-site engagement in a technically strong environment.
• Opportunity to work with advanced IP/MPLS and carrier-grade Nokia routing platforms.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented workplace with ongoing professional development.