Associate Engineer - Telecom

Position Associate Engineer - Telecom
Location Abu Dhabi / Dubai
Employment Type Full Time
Salary 5000

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Engineer – Telecom to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of telecom network infrastructure.

The candidate will assist senior engineers in network deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and project execution across telecom and industrial communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IP/MPLS and telecom network infrastructure

  • Support configuration and basic troubleshooting of Cisco, Nokia, and Huawei routing and switching platforms

  • Participate in deployment and maintenance of service provider and enterprise networks

  • Support SCADA, PLC, and industrial OT communication systems under guidance

  • Assist in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), integration testing, and site commissioning

  • Help prepare technical proposals, BOQs, and basic network designs

  • Monitor networks using NMS tools and escalate issues as needed

  • Support IP telephony and PABX system configurations

  • Assist with time synchronization setup (NTP/GPS)

  • Support fiber network activities, including basic OTDR testing and reporting

  • Troubleshoot network issues and support root cause analysis

  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams

  • Follow network security best practices

  • Maintain technical documentation, reports, and records

Requirements

Required Skills

  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, TCP/IP)

  • Fundamental knowledge of MPLS / service provider networks

  • Familiarity with Cisco / Nokia / Huawei platforms (training or academic level acceptable)

  • Understanding of network troubleshooting basics

  • Exposure to NMS tools and monitoring systems is an advantage

  • Basic knowledge of fiber optics and telecom infrastructure

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNA or working towards CCNP Service Provider (or equivalent)

  • Knowledge of industrial telecom or OT networking concepts

  • Basic exposure to SCADA systems

  • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals

  • Familiarity with Linux or basic network automation tools

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