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The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Purpose

To lead the planning, design, and optimization of telecom transmission and IP networks—spanning technologies such as IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, Microwave (PDH/IP), and Optical Fiber. The Senior Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of Ooredoo-Kuwait’s transport and IP infrastructure. This position requires deep multi-disciplinary technical expertise to execute complex, high-impact projects that support the company’s strategic technology roadmap and evolving business needs.

Key Accountabilties & Responsiblities

• Plan, dimension, and engineer network backhaul and backbone using IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, and Microwave technologies.

• Plan Backhaul networking for Ooredoo Kuwait RAN Networks including 5G elements, legacy BSS networks for RAN 2G/3G/LTE and, related Radio technologies, MW transmission, POS (Point Of Sale), B2B and customer Networks to facilitate Traffic Transporting, Monitoring, and any Business requirements.

• Design and evolve the IP transport network to support Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6), enabling simplified, scalable, and programmable routing across the infrastructure.

• Enable Network Slicing across the transport domain to support differentiated service requirements for eMBB, mMTC, and URLLC use cases.

• Monitor and forecast capacity and performance across the transport layer; ensure timely upgrades and redundancy planning.

• Lead IP addressing plans, Layer 2/3 integration for platforms (e.g., PS/CS Core, IT, Billing, VAS), and implementation of secure segmentation across different security zones.

• Maintain and enhance Internet and public network architecture (BGP, RIPE, GRX/IPX).

• Ensure alignment with international best practices and telecom-grade reliability (99.999% availability).Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure projects, including survey, planning, work order issuance, vendor coordination, and implementation.

• Prepare and evaluate RFPs; perform detailed vendor assessments and manage contractual compliance.

• Document High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), Method of Procedures (MoP), and Acceptance documentsDrive continuous network performance assessment and improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with internal audits, governance, quality initiatives, and security standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation, network diagrams, and engineering records.

• Support CAPEX and OPEX planning; provide input into the 3-Year Business Plan and Annual Operating Plan.

• Oversee procurement lifecycle from requirement definition to delivery follow-up.

• Deliver cost-saving initiatives through optimal design and efficient vendor management.Interface with internal departments (Planning, Operations, Implementation, NOC) for coordinated project execution.

• Provide specialized consultation and leadership in cross-functional technical discussions.

• Support group-level initiatives and collaborations across OpCosMentor junior engineers, foster knowledge transfer, and promote technical excellence.

• Remain current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

• Contribute to building a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Qualifications

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

• Advanced IP certifications (e.g., CCIE) preferred.

Requirements

• 3-4 years in Telecom transmission/IP planning with project-based engineering experience.

• Advanced working knowledge of GSM, LTE, 5G networks

• General Telecom industry knowledge

• Ability to apply diverse knowledge of engineering principles within broad assignments making independent engineering decisions and using advanced engineering techniques and procedures.

• Advanced understanding of IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, and Microwave systems.

• Proficient in network architecture, integration planning, and high-availability design.

• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

• Proficient in MS Office and Engineering Tools.