Manage the end-to-end delivery of IP/MPLS core backbone, Internet Exchange Point (IXP), and International Gateway (IGW) projects within the Silklink submarine cable system. Responsible for coordinating router deployment at landing stations and terrestrial backbone nodes, IXP fabric buildout, IGW platform commissioning, BGP peering activation with international carriers, and integration with SLTE/DWDM transport infrastructure. Ensure on-time delivery of all IP/MPLS, IXP, and IGW milestones aligned with submarine system RFS targets and consortium interconnection requirements.
IP/MPLS, IXP & IGW Project
Planning
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Develop detailed project plans,
schedules, and WBS for all IP/MPLS backbone, IXP, and IGW delivery activities
across Silklink landing stations and terrestrial nodes.
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Define milestones for router
installation, backbone activation, IXP fabric deployment, IGW commissioning,
and BGP peering go-live.
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Align IP/MPLS delivery plans with
SLTE/DWDM backhaul activation schedules, landing station readiness dates, and
submarine system RFS milestones.
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Manage delivery dependencies
between IP/MPLS, DWDM transport, security, and facilities workstreams.
Landing Station & Backbone
Implementation
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Manage IP/MPLS router
installation, software upgrade, and backbone configuration at landing stations
and terrestrial core nodes.
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Coordinate IP/MPLS integration
with SLTE and terrestrial DWDM/OTN transport, ensuring proper handoff
interfaces and service mapping.
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Oversee backbone routing protocol
activation (BGP, IS-IS, Segment Routing) and MPLS label-switched path (LSP)
establishment across the Silklink network.
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Manage QoS policy deployment,
traffic engineering configuration, and ECMP/load balancing optimisation.
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Track integration testing and
end-to-end backbone acceptance testing across all Silklink segments.
IXP Deployment & BGP Peering
Activation
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Manage IXP switching fabric
deployment, route server configuration, and member port provisioning at
designated Silklink IXP locations.
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Coordinate BGP peering activation
with international carriers, content delivery networks, and consortium members.
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Oversee peering policy
implementation, route filtering, and traffic engineering optimisation at IXP
and IGW points.
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Manage IXP monitoring, traffic
visibility, and capacity management system deployment.
IGW Platform Delivery &
International Interconnection
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Manage IGW platform deployment,
international traffic routing configuration, and carrier interconnection
commissioning.
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Coordinate international circuit
handoff with submarine cable landing counterparts, transit providers, and
Tier-1 carriers.
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Oversee DDoS protection
integration at IGW in coordination with the Cybersecurity Project Lead.
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Manage IGW acceptance testing,
failover validation, and capacity readiness verification.
Vendor & Supply Chain
Coordination
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Coordinate with IP/MPLS routing
platform vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei) for equipment delivery,
staging, and field support.
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Track material delivery, manage
logistics, customs clearance, and equipment staging for landing station and
terrestrial deployments.
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Manage vendor SLA performance,
professional services delivery, and technical support escalation.
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Oversee factory acceptance testing
(FAT) for routers, IXP switches, and IGW platforms.
Risk, Issue, Quality &
Reporting
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Identify and manage project risks
including IP/MPLS-DWDM integration issues, BGP peering delays, vendor resource
constraints, and equipment availability.
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Drive resolution of routing
engineering issues, peering activation problems, and commissioning defects.
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Ensure quality assurance processes
are followed across all IP/MPLS, IXP, and IGW delivery phases.
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Prepare weekly/monthly status
reports, milestone trackers, and peering activation dashboards.
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Provide regular updates to the
Senior Project Manager, consortium partners, and client stakeholders.
Position KPIs
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Deliver all IP/MPLS backbone
activation, IXP deployment, and IGW commissioning milestones within the agreed
Silklink RFS schedule.
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Successfully activate all BGP
peering sessions with international carriers and consortium members within
planned timelines.
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Achieve zero critical acceptance
test failures due to IP/MPLS-DWDM integration issues or configuration errors.
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Maintain IP/MPLS project spend
within approved budget with cost variance < 5%.
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Ensure all IGW interconnections
are commissioned and failover-tested before international service go-live.
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Maintain complete and accurate
project documentation, peering records, and handover packages.
Technical Qualifications
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IP/MPLS Core Backbone Delivery for
Submarine Cable Projects
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Landing Station Router Deployment
& Integration with SLTE/DWDM
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IXP Switching Fabric Deployment
& Route Server Commissioning
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IGW Platform Deployment &
International Carrier Interconnection
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BGP Peering Activation &
Routing Policy Implementation
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Segment Routing, MPLS-TE & QoS
Deployment
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IP/MPLS – DWDM/OTN Transport
Integration
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Acceptance Testing &
Commissioning Management
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Vendor & Supply Chain
Coordination
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Schedule Management & Critical
Path Analysis
Leadership & Management
Qualifications
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Project Leadership &
Multi-Site Delivery Coordination
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International Carrier &
Consortium Partner Interface
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Vendor Relationship & SLA
Management
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Cross-Functional Coordination
& Integration Management
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Stakeholder Communication &
Reporting
Academic & Professional
Experience
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Bachelor or Master of Engineering
in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related
discipline.
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Minimum 7 years of experience in
IP/MPLS project delivery, preferably in submarine cable, IXP, or international
carrier environments.
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Proven experience deploying IP
backbone, IXP platforms, and IGW infrastructure at cable landing stations.
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Strong knowledge of BGP, IS-IS,
Segment Routing, MPLS-TE, and international peering architectures.
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Multi-vendor delivery experience
(Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei).
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Experience coordinating with
submarine cable consortium partners and international carriers.
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PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent
project management certification is desirable.
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CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent routing
certifications are a plus.
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Good communication, coordination,
and presentation skills.