Job Description

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

[Senior Engineer - Node and Asset Management]

Job Level

PT2 Advanced

Reporting to

Associate Sr. Manager - Node and Asset Management

Function

Operations & Engineering - Infrastructure Engineering

Primary job location

Bangalore

Role purpose and key accountabilities

This role is in Node and Asset Management team within Colt Engineering sub function. This role mainly focus on 3rd party Datacentre (DC) Infrastructure Planning activities, which provides critical support for the overall success of Core Network built.

This role is created as part of the overall transformation objective within Engineering and SD, wherein specific Core Site Planning tasks for over 600+ 3rd party DCs now and more in future are planned to be performed with the existing network planning teams. This role would contribute by performing the Infrastructure Planning and optimization activities - which are usually the immediate next steps to the Planning tasks carried out by the Optical and Packet Network Engineering teams in IN. The team proactively plan infrastructure (space, power and cabling) at IQNET sites, order equipment and execute the build for -Capacity upgrades, Backbone ( expansion & optimization ) projects , Core installs for customer orders, etc. This role is also responsible for commercial aspects like - price negotiation with vendor , invoice management and business case preparation .

• Evaluate the infrastructure requirements for short-/medium-term (individual projects) as well as long-term (annual budgets, site optimization etc.) for EU , North America and Asia IQ Datacentres.
• Plan the Infrastructure - Rack , Power, Panel / Cabling , Rectifier , Consumables and proper Inventory management
• Order/procure the infrastructure elements via ERO and/or PR/PO as applicable
• Core Capacity Request Management ( Packet / Optical ) within defined OLA
• Prepare Infrastructure Job pack ( Create OHS orders and trigger XTRAC wherever necessary ) and arranging Site Access
• Trigger Implementation Team ( SD /3rd party Field Partner ) & track to completion
• Quality assurance of implemented jobs and Invoice Management of Field Partner - Biweekly / Monthly
• Price negotiation with field partner and maintain the vendor relationship
• Capacity Reporting and hotspot analysis of Rack Space / Patch Panel , proactively trigger Infrastructure components
• Space Reservation in inventory systems for future installs
• Trigger Site Survey / Rack Audit to keep XNG and/or Rack diagram up-to-date and minimize new cabinet purchase and cost
• Financial forecasting and business case preparation
• Proactively engage with in-country or SSC teams in Engineering & SD , Finance , Project Management
• Managing Space/power Optimization Projects to reduce the cost
• Create as-built Rack diagrams
• Contribute to Node / DC exit projects

Essential requirements [skills, experience, qualifications]

• 5-7 years' experience in a telco Service provider environment, planning/configuring/documenting network assets and inventory.
• Awareness of and/or exposure to infrastructure (rack , power ,cabling ) planning and capacity management
• Good understanding of WDM and Ethernet technologies
• Demonstrate awareness/exposure to vendor equipment: WDM (Ciena / Infinera), Ethernet, IP (Cisco//Nokia/Juniper)
• Exposure to inventory and procurement systems (e.g. XNG, OHS, Siebel, SAP Ariba and SAP ERP ) is desired
• B.E. in Electronics/Telecommunications/Electrical Eng.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is must - candidate is expected to communicate with colleagues across Europe & Asia

Desirable [skills, experience, qualifications]

• Datacentre awareness and experience in handling Site surveys and field implementations
• Proficient in MS-Excel and Data analysis
• Commercial insight for developing business cases

About Colt

At Colt, we provide world-class network and voice connectivity across Europe, Asia and North America's largest business hubs. We've been specialists in our field for nearly three decades - and we've won awards for being a technology innovator and pioneer. We go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary connections to help our customers succeed, and we have the industry leading net promoter score (NPS) to prove it.

What is it like working with us?

As well as our competitive salaries and incentive plans, we have lots of flexible benefits and local rewards packages. We also know that a work life balance is important, and our people say it's one of the great advantages of working at Colt.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth.

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click .

Our values

We live by our Colt values every day, whether we're launching new projects or solving problems together. Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.

We know people matter

Whether it's a customer, a partner or an employee, we build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and integrity. We value diversity and strive to be more inclusive so everyone has the freedom to speak up, be heard and thrive.

We always find a better way

By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed through the power of connectivity. We're swift to adapt and take responsibility for the promises we make.

We win together

We believe in the power of many and stand shoulder to shoulder with customers, partners and colleagues collaborating on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact, and rally behind the decision to make it a success.

We can change the world

We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have - passion, technology and connectivity - to create good.

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What we offer:

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognizes the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Access to Online-learning Platform
• Business mentoring
• option of parking slots in the Colt Campus
• lunch vouchers