Nokia Altiplano Deployment Engineer

Location: Toronto (remote)

Job Type: Contract

About Telence Solutions

Telence Solutions delivers network design, integration, and managed services across IP/MPLS, Optics, Wireless, Broadband, Automation, and AIOps for leading service providers and enterprises. We work with best-in-class technology partners including Nokia, Ciena, Juniper, Cisco, and others to deliver reliable, scalable network solutions.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Nokia Altiplano Deployment Engineer to install, upgrade, and operationalize Nokia's Altiplano access controller platform for our broadband service provider clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on getting SDN-based access management platforms live and running smoothly in production environments.

Responsibilities

● Install and configure the Nokia Altiplano access controller in greenfield and brownfield environments

● Plan and execute software upgrades and platform migrations with minimal service disruption

● Operationalize Altiplano for day-to-day network operations, including onboarding of Nokia 7360 ISAM FX and 7362 ISAM access nodes and integration with OSS/BSS systems

● Develop and execute test plans to validate platform functionality post-installation/upgrade

● Support automation and orchestration workflows enabled through Altiplano's SDN control layer, including coordination with Nokia NSP where applicable

● Provide documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer to client operations teams

● Troubleshoot platform-level issues and coordinate with Nokia support as needed during escalations

Must-Have Requirement

Minimum 3 years of direct employment with Nokia in a specific Services Delivery team (e.g., Nokia Global Services, Professional Services, or Customer Services Delivery) with hands-on responsibility for Altiplano or broadband access platform deployments. Candidates without verifiable Nokia employment history in a services delivery capacity will not be considered.

Requirements

● Minimum 3 years of employment with Nokia in a Services Delivery team, specifically supporting Altiplano or broadband access controller deployments (required — see Must-Have Requirement above)

● Hands-on experience installing, upgrading, or operating the Nokia Altiplano access controller

● Working knowledge of Nokia 7360 ISAM FX / 7362 ISAM access nodes and how they integrate with Altiplano

● Strong understanding of broadband access network architectures and SDN/NFV concepts

● Experience with software upgrade planning, rollback procedures, and change management in live networks

● Familiarity with integrating access controllers with OSS/BSS and northbound APIs

● Strong troubleshooting skills across access, control, and management planes

● Nokia certifications related to Altiplano or SDN access solutions a plus

● Ability to work independently on-site or remotely with distributed client teams

Why Join Telence Solutions

● Be part of a team shaping next-generation, SDN-driven broadband access deployments

● Direct exposure to cutting-edge automation and orchestration technology

● Growing company with an in-house AI-powered NMS platform gaining strong industry traction

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