Principal Engineer

Full Time
Richmond, VA 23218
Posted
Job description

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world’s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.


Want to be a part of our team?

The Principle Engineer is responsible for ensuring our network infrastructure is designed appropriately to provide IP networks services in cost effective and scalable manner. This includes providing technical leadership to other IP Engineers as necessary.

Working at NTT

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide design input into future enhancements of the network.
  • Provide technical leadership for best practices in deploying IP routing and MPLS solutions.
  • Act as technical leader to the rest of the Network Development team
  • Create network design documentation, analyze, test and implement solutions for the global IP network.
  • Maintain documentation of network and projects, troubleshooting of network and hardware issues.
  • Assist Operations team in development of migration plans after selecting new hardware and software platforms.
  • Ad-hoc projects based on company needs.

Education/Qualifications Required

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Work Experience Required

  • 10-15 years IP Network Technology experience preferred including experience with Service provider routing and switching technologies, IP routing equipment from Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia, UNIX systems (*BSD, Solaris, Linux), programming and scripting (Perl, Python, SQL), optical transmission systems (Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Ciena, Adva, etc.), electrical and optical circuit test equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and to exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
  • Expert ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Proven ability to work accurately and have attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with deadlines, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize work and implement effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of employees, clients and vendors.
  • Ability to manage customer expectations.
  • Good technical aptitude.

Skills and Core Competencies

  • Good knowledge and experience with network routing protocols including BGP, MPLE-TE, RSVP, IS-IS, etc.
  • Able to identify network gaps to immediately address/improve; co-chair with operations team to resolve.
  • Has analytical ability to assess business situations and create contingency plans as it relates to network, network equipment, etc.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and drive completion among all tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to both work independently and to be a team player, working effectively with others with positive cooperation.
  • Ability to communicate, both internally and externally, in an effective, timely, professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to accept external feedback and modify plans based on constructive feedback.
  • Strong Computer skills, including MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or Exchange.

Organizational Relationships

  • Works with Network Operations to ensure network architecture is adaptive to ongoing operational challenges.
  • Works with Capacity Planning to ensure network topology is utilizes available capacity efficiently

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category


Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


A career at NTT means:

  • Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

  • Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world’s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group’s many new ‘firsts’.

  • Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

  • Being your best self – in a progressive ‘Connected Working’ environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

  • Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

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