Solution Architect Data Core & IP Networks

The Solution Architect will be responsible for the end to end technical design and architecture of Batelco’s IP Backbone and Mobile Packet Core network.

This role requires deep expertise across IP/MPLS networking and Mobile Core domains to ensure the modernized backbone supports Batelco’s 3G, 4G, and 5G Core Networks, IMS, WiFi Calling, AAA, Firewall, Charging, and Enterprise services with the highest levels of performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the High Level and Low-Level Design of the IP Backbone Network.
• Design network topology, routing, MPLS, and traffic engineering frameworks ensuring optimal connectivity between Mobile Core nodes, VAS platforms, and data centers.
• Define and document integration models for EPC (MME, SGW, PGW), 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), IMS, PCRF/PCF, AAA, RNC, and WiFi Calling systems.
• Ensure end to end transport design supports control and user plane separation (CUPS) and meets latency, redundancy, and capacity requirements.
• Design and validate interconnectivity between IP backbone, firewall, security, and charging domains.
• Validate detailed BoQ, design documentation, configuration templates, and integration interface specifications
• Migration & cutover planning, SOP preparations & review, validation, rollback, and post-migration troubleshooting
• Define interoperability and migration strategy between legacy IP backbone and the modernized network infrastructure.
• Conduct technical design workshops, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions with Batelco’s Core, Transport, and Security teams.
• Support testing, validation, and acceptance of the designed solution, ensuring compliance with operational and business requirements.
• Provide technical governance, design assurance, and expert guidance throughout implementation and migration.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in IP/MPLS backbone design and Mobile Packet Core within telecom operator environments.
• Deep expertise in:
• Routing protocols (IS-IS, OSPF, BGP) and MPLS (L3VPN/L2VPN)
• QoS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and redundancy mechanisms
• Mobile Core Network architectures – EPC (MME, SGW, PGW), 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), IMS, PCRF/PCF, AAA, RNC, and WiFi Calling
• Security and Firewall integration within mobile and transport domains
• Proven experience designing IP transport for Core Network, VAS, and Data Center environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in configuration, testing, and commissioning of IP and mobile packet core network elements
• Proven capability to perform Routers and switch configuration, including routing protocols, MPLS, QoS, and VRF setup.
• Hands on experience in Network migration activities, such as cutover planning, validation, rollback, and post-migration troubleshooting.
• Hands on experience in Service provisioning, interface commissioning, and end-to-end integration testing between IP and Core nodes.
• Experience in multi-vendor telecom environments (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Cisco).
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: BD1,600.000 - BD1,700.000 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?
• What is your nationality?
• How many years of experience in IP/MPLS backbone design and Mobile Packet Core within telecom operator environments?

Experience:

• IP/MPLS backbone design and Mobile Packet Core : 10 years (Required)