Migration Lead IP Backbone Network

The Migration Lead will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing migration and cutover activities related to Batelco’s IP Backbone and Mobile Packet Core modernization.

This role requires deep technical expertise in IP networking and Mobile Core domains (EPC, IMS, PCRF, AAA, WiFi Calling, etc.) to effectively plan and execute live network migrations with minimal service impact.

The Migration Lead will ensure end to end readiness, cutover planning, manage MOP preparation and validation, oversee cutover execution, perform hands-on technical tasks, and coordinate testing and troubleshooting during migration events.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and manage the end-to-end migration and cutover strategy for IP Backbone and Mobile Packet Core networks.

· Prepare detailed MOP documents including pre checks, migration steps, rollback plans, and post-validation activities.

· Review, validate, and approve MOPs with Core, IP, Security, and NOC teams to ensure all dependencies are captured.

· Plan migration timelines and service impact windows in coordination with Core, OSS, and Operations teams.

· Lead cutover execution during maintenance windows, ensuring strict adherence to change management processes.

· Perform or oversee hands-on configuration and validation of IP and Mobile Core network elements during migration.

· Ensure service continuity across EPC, IMS, PCRF/PCF, WiFi Calling, and AAA & charging domains during migration.

· Conduct service testing post-migration (user-plane validation, signaling verification, session continuity, QoS checks).

· Troubleshoot issues in real time during migration events and coordinate resolution across cross-functional teams.

· Maintain real-time progress reporting, highlighting key milestones, issues, and decisions to project stakeholders.

· Document post-migration results, performance metrics, and lessons learned.

· Ensure all activities comply with network security, quality, and operational standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.

· 10+ years of experience in IP and Mobile Core network integration, migration, and operations within telecom operators.

· Demonstrated experience leading live service migrations impacting Mobile Core and IP transport layers.

· Strong knowledge of mobile core dependencies and how transport changes affect subscriber data, signaling, and session continuity.

· Experience working under change management and service assurance frameworks in Tier-1 telecom environments.

· Professional certifications such as CCNP-SP, JNCIP-SP, or equivalent are preferred.

· Proven hands-on experience in configuration, migration, and testing of IP and Mobile Core network elements.

· Strong understanding of Mobile Core architecture and interfaces

· In-depth experience with routing and transport technologies’, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing, and QoS

· Expertise in MOP development, change validation, cutover execution, and rollback handling.

· Practical experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting

· Strong experience across multi-vendor environments (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, Juniper).

· Excellent technical documentation, coordination, and communication skills.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: BD1,300.000 - BD1,400.000 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riffa: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How many of years experience in IP and Mobile Core network integration, migration, and operations within telecom operators?
• What is your expected salary?
• What is your nationality?