NSS Core Back Office Engineer

Work Location  : Middle East
Designation    : NSS Core Back Office Engineer
Job Description:

Responsibilities

• The Core BO Engineer is assigned to work with troubleshooting, configuration, traffic measurements, performance of Core network (2G & 3G). He is to act on network and relevant equipment problems escalated from the surveillance function. It is the responsibility of the Engineer to solve and correct service and network problems according to agreed timing and standard set, to detect and highlight network deficiencies and to some extent predict future degradations.
• Typically working with Core Network Nodes (MSC/GMSC/STP/HLR/SCP/MSS/MGW).
• System problems are to be identified and escalated to corresponding system support units.
• Keeps the SW/HW and TR status under control.
• Contribute to improve procedures and routines within the team.
• Responsible for any changes introduced to the network or to any to any changes made to methods, processes or procedures, whether internal or external.
• Keeping the performance of the Network at the highest possible level by ensuring that problems / degradations are handled swiftly, that relevant performance parameters are monitored interpreted and highlighted if deemed necessary.
• Solve and correct service and network problems according to agreed timings and standards set.
• Responsible to keep software leveling and attend up gradations of 2G & 3G Node.
• Provide BO Core Team Leader with reports of work done daily & co-operate fully.

Qualification (formal education needed):

• A minimum 3 years basic technical education.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Be able to work independently.
• Flexible and responsive to changing work patterns and demands.
• Able to work as a member of a team and lead junior staff from time to time.
• Open approach to solving problems and dealing with new proposals.
• A thorough and methodical approach to work.
• Must be able to work to tight time scales.
• High degree of analytical and investigative abilities.
• Focused on network (service) performance.
• Good team player with self-motivation and experience of working within a multi-cultural environment is essential.

The ideal candidate will required the following competence:

• Experience in O&M of 3G & 2G Core nodes.
• Excellent knowledge of Control Network i.e. system, HW/SW, functionality, DT, basic troubleshooting.
• Excellent knowledge of the network topology, its traffic handling capabilities and traffic characterstics.
• Strong Ericsson backgroung in AXE10/810 Nodes (MSC/GMSC/STP/HLR/MSC-S & MGW).
• O & M experience within Ericsson GSM/WCDMA core network.
• Must be aware of A number analysis/B number analysis/IMSI analysis/Signaling.
• Routing/Traffic Routing/Nodes integration/Trigerring Tables.
• Very good experience in Signalling (MTP/SCCP/ISUP/MAP/CAP).
• Very good trouble shooting skills in MSC/GMSC/STP/HLR/MSC-S & MGW.
• Should be able to understand performance report.
• Should have strong knowledge about STS.
• Good experience in CSR handling.
• Must have trainings and troubleshooting experience in APG40.
• Should have experience of HW & SW up-gradation.
• Good knowledge of all network elements and their main characterstics.
• Excellent knowledge of the Core Network management system functionality and application use, (surveillance, performance, configuration).
• Conceptual knowledge on OSS, GPRS and other related concepts.
• Emergency handling in Operator's GSM and WCDMA network.
• Experience with Core 2G, MSC-S & MGW and good understanding of IP over ATM Transport Networks. SIGTRAN knowledge & Troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of network signalling / synchronisation.
• Good knowledge of network implementation / integration processes.

If this Position Interests you, Certainly do E-mail me your Profile to : cathy.bayat@commsresources.com