IP-Networks Consulting Systems Engineer

About the Job:
The successful candidate will provide pre-sales consulting engineering support for IP Business Development in the Middle East region. Responsibilities include being a key speaker at external customer events and representing Nokia, as well as providing technology leadership in IP/MPLS/SR/SDN/Cloud based on the Nokia IP product portfolio. The role involves working within residential, enterprise, and mobile environments of service providers and enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultancy updates in the region.
• Maintain deep technical IP/solution knowledge (level 5).
• Manage customer requirements and competitive updates/information.
• Drive new product introductions and provide RFP support.
• Act as an evangelist for products in internal and external conferences.
• Seek new applications for products and solutions.
• Influence customer architectures and network evolutions.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Cisco CCIE or equivalent qualification.
• Detailed understanding of IP/MPLS technologies, VPN, and subscriber management.
• Proven experience in designing complex, operationally critical data network architectures.
• Strong customer focus and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and experience engaging with senior management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the IP market vendor landscape.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia, Cisco, or Juniper router operating systems; multi-vendor experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with Linux, VMware, KVM, OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes.
• Experience using NETCONF/YANG, gNMI, Ansible, and scripting.

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time

Language Requirements: Not specified.

About Us:
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Employees are supported through continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs, and a diverse, inclusive culture. Nokia values respect and is dedicated to building a culture of inclusion.
Join us to help create technology that connects the world and makes a positive impact on people’s lives.