Core Network planning and Optimization Engineer/Specialist

Core Network planning and Optimization Engineer/Specialist

Job Description

The Network Design Engineer/Specialist is accountable for the timely development and delivery of complex engineering design and support deliveries, focusing mainly on the delivery of the customer GSM core networks (packet core & circuit switched), This includes the development of network architecture and configuration (Data fills), Capacity planning, network interface analysis and design, and engineering support. It also involved network performance assessment and audits and Performance enhancements.

Business Unit description

Network Planning and Optimisation (NPO) Line of Business (LOB) is under Managed Services. NPO is building a remote services delivery center in Noida, National Capital Region (NCR). The objective of this position is to provide planning and optimization services remotely for global customers.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical network planning and optimization support to assist customers in network rollout/modernization. Prepares/compiles NSN product information/configuration source data.
• To proactively help Local NPO and Project teams identify and collect required inputs for network planning and optimization tasks
• Provides project engagement support within a remote delivery framework and ensures that all deliveries strictly adhere to negotiated deadlines.
• Familiar and up-to-date with latest guidelines, engineering rules on how to dimension and plan various network elements (MSS, MGW, HLR, CDS, SGSN, LIG, Flexi-ISN e.t.c). Must be familiar on NSN (Ex-Nokia) Release 4, DX 200, IP-2800 Platform.  
• Applies Global best practices work instructions/processes/tools ensuring high quality and timely deliveries.
• Applies knowledge and skills  to analyze and resolve complex network problems
• SDC Representation in customer/project interface and acts like a Single Point of Contact for all technical/project related matters.
• Supports the Engineering Manager with general and team management issues
• Manages technical accountabilities of a small team of technical experts

 Technical Skills Required:

• Strong telecom fundamentals
• Solid understanding of Mobile Core and IP networks
• Solid Network planning and Design exposure - Good understanding of operator business drivers and technologies in the Core network area
• Very good understanding of 3GPP specifications relevant to CS/PS Domain.
• Good Knowledge of protocols like SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, GSM Protocols – MAP/ISUP/, TCP/IP e.t.c
• Good knowledge of Network Dimensioning and Performance Measurement tools
• Experience in NSN (including ex-Nokia/ex-Siemens products) 2G/3G MSS, MGW, SGSN, GGSN systems design, planning and/or optimization preferred
• Ability to design an optimized network with all components based on traffice/customer defined assumptions
• Must be familiar on NSN (Ex-Nokia) Release 4, DX 200, IP-2800 Platform.  
• Worked on OSS/ Performance management tools to do network assessment and optimization tasks.  Hands-on with performance reporting tools (like traffic) is an added advantage.
• Ability to define Optimised system parameters to tune the network and traffic requirements.
• Ability to commission/integrate NSN 2G/3G network elements and troubleshooting etc. is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of excel based (VBA) Macros, Scripts (Perl, SQL e.t.c) preferred
• Multi-Vendor skills are an added advantage
• Cross technology skills (CDMA, LTE, WiMax e.t.c) are an added advantage.

Soft Skills Required:

• Possess effective communication & good presentation skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical and project requirements both verbally and through formal written correspondence.
• Ability to work independently with self motivation under minimal supervision still providing quality results
• Good team player and can do attitude with proven track record.
• Fast learner with a Systematic and Organized work Approach.
• Ability to produce Professional design documentation

Education/Work Experience:

·        Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Telecommunication / Electronics or Equivalent  with 2 to 8 years of experience

 

 Experience Level: 3 -8 yrs

Assignment type: Contract ( on payroll of NetworkersMSB)

RATE: Monthly Gross Amounts

Start Date: with in 15 days

Client: Nokia (Noida)

Duration: 6 month to 1 year contract

Please confirm that you have understood the conditions above and that you are represented only by NetworkersMSB for this application. Please note we can precede your application to the client after we have the confirmation mail from your side.

Given the seniority and criticality of the requirement, a speedy reply would be much appreciated along with an updated profile. I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest.

Few references on same skills from your side will be of great help for which I am thanking you in advance.

 Best Regards,

Haritima Malik

NetworkersMSB India

Delivery Consultant

Mobile: +91 9810927567

Office: +91 124 431 1111 ext 206

Email: haritima.malik@networkersmsb.com

Website: www.networkersmsb.com