Specialist Transport IP Planning

Grade: L1

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 26 December 2025

What is Specialist Transport Planning Carrier, Enterprise & IP and what does it do?

The role reports directly to the Manager Transport Planning, Carrier, Enterprise & IP.

The role is responsible for Transport planning activities for IP Network which includes MPBN, Enterprise and Internet Gateway Network. HLD/LLD preparation, verifications, Network design, vendor coordination, documentation, departmental finances & project management. Self-motivated, can work under pressure with stretched timelines. Takes initiatives for network optimizations.

Key responsibilities & Deliverables

• Planning, design and implementation of components of the IP/MPLS network.
• Design, build, and manage network consisting of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, ISIS and layer 2 switching, Qos and IP backbone network security.
• Validate technical solutions proposed by the vendor.
• Responsible for IP Infrastructure R&S and Network security planning.
• Design and configure Routers, switches and network security component firewalls, Site-to-Site and SSL VPN.
• RFP preparation and evaluation
• Low Level Design & Documentation, Network Implementation Plan, Network Migration Plan, Coordination and timely provisioning of systems and subsystems.
• Responsible for integration of various service domains (including IN, VAS, MFS, RAN, CS Core, PS Core etc.)  and for their transportation across the MPLS domain.
• Responsible for preparation of documentation including network plans, standard operation procedures and inventory management records
• Highlighting and identifying network optimization needs and discussing plans for implementation of network optimization solutions
• Preparing MOPs and SOPs to facilitate team in handling issues and defining new flows.
• CAPEX/OPEX financial management. Budget forecasting for upcoming projects
• Responsible for reporting, analysis, correlation and event management through Network Management & Monitoring System
• Comply with all the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during the execution of tasks and carrying out all job related duties

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

What are we looking for and what does it require to be Specialist Transport Planning Carrier, Enterprise & IP?

Experience and Educational requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience with BSc. Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or in any other relevant field
• Soft skills and technical skills required
• Presentations and incident reporting
• Project management
• Good skill of communications

Essential skills must have: 

• Solid understanding of IP-MPLS (Service Provider) & Enterprise networks with hands on experience on Cisco, Juniper and Huawei products.
• Extensive knowledge of New technologies i.e. Cloud networks, IPv6 & Automation.
• Excellent command over BGP (iBGP & eBGP), MPLS, SR, RSVP, LDP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP and static routing protocols.
• Solid understanding of IXP network infrastructure with hands on experience.
• Good understanding of MPLS protocol and know-how of network topologies and their inter-working along with latest IP network protocols and technology knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of network Security and hands on experience on Firewalls
• Technical proficiency balanced with a desire and aptitude to plan, co-ordinate and project manage

Desirable Skills:

• Extensive understanding of MPLS protocol and it’s applications
• Computer Proficiency, MS Office must include MS Visio & Power point.
• Communication and presentations skills to make solutions/ideas understandable for respective audience segments
• Should not have any concerns working in shifts round the clock and if required on holidays (including public holidays) as an emergency resource.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70+ million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.