**Job Location: San Antonio, Texas (Onsite)** **About the job you’re considering** The Network Specialist – IP/MPLS will be responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and optimizing advanced network solutions across LAN, WAN, Data Center, and Cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in IP/MPLS technologies, network transformation, and automation, with a strong focus on secure and scalable infrastructure. **Your role** + Design and configure advanced networking technologies to support Network Modernization initiatives. + Develop MPLS Backbone Designs for Core MPLS Networks. + Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation. + Plan and deploy IP/MPLS networks, transitioning from legacy transmission systems (MUX/Ring Topology). + Administer and manage LAN, WAN, and MPLS infrastructures. + Lead testing and quality assurance of network solution designs. + Document complete solutions, including test plans, results, and configurations. + Ensure successful delivery of projects within tight timelines, adapting to changing priorities. **Your skills and experience** + Proven experience in Network Design, Planning, Implementation, Analytics, and Automation with minimum 10 years of experience. + Strong knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) for LAN, WAN, Data Center, and Cloud. + Hands-on experience with Cisco Routing, Switching, and Data Center Technologies. + Proficient in OSPF, EIGRP, IP/MPLS, and Policy-Based Routing (Route Maps, Access Lists). + Skilled in creating VLANs, configuring HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and managing STP. + Experience with network hardening techniques (e.g., DHCP Snooping, EtherChannels). + Involved in Data Center Migration and Network Transformation projects. + Ability to design, implement, manage, upgrade, expand, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/MPLS/SDA/SDWAN networks. + Fair knowledge of Cisco ASA, Cisco FTD, and Palo Alto Firewall troubleshooting. + Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. **Life at Capgemini** Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: + Flexible work + Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs + Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan + Paid time off and paid holidays + Paid parental leave + Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation + Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring + Mentoring, coaching and learning programs + Employee Resource Groups + Disaster Relief **About Capgemini Engineering** World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet. Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Get the future you want | www.capgemini.com **Disclaimer** Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini. **Job:** _Programmer/Analyst_ **Organization:** _ERD PPL US_ **Title:** _Network Specialist (IP/MPLS)_ **Location:** _TX-San Antonio_ **Requisition ID:** _081088_