RAN Performance Engineer, England

An outstanding opportunity is available within a prominent telecommunications company, looking to recruit a RAN Performance Engineer with a particular emphasis on Nokia and Ericsson equipment.

The role will be responsible for ensuring network performance is always at a maximum, in accordance with the SLA's and KPI's. Aspects of the role are set to include:

• Ensuring all performance faults and degradations are captured in the trouble ticketing systems, as well as providing regular and accurate updates.
• Ensuring all performance faults are managed through to resolution or escalating where required.
• Interfacing and providing assistance to other areas within the RAN Teams.

Additional requirements for this position will include:

• A strong working knowledge of 2G/3G Radio Access Network.
• Working knowledge of Nokia NetAct
• A knowledge of Nokia and Ericsson Radio Access Network is Essential.
• High proficiency of fault finding processes and management platforms.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Taron Smith

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RAN Engineer (Front Office), England

Front Office RAN Engineer is required to monitor the availability and performance of the Radio Access Network comprised of 2G, 2.5G and 3G equipment (BTS, Node-B, BSC, RNC) and all associated transmission infrastructure (radio and leased line).

Key Responsibilities

• To perform 1st line diagnostics / remote restoration / raising of a trouble tickets.
• Monitoring the 2G RAN Network.
• Maintain the availability and performance of the RAN in line with KPIs.
• Provide fault co-op and expert advice to resolving agents.

Key Requirements :

• Previous working background within network monitoring / management
• Excellent understanding of 2G / GSM architecture and functionality.
• Good understanding of digital transmission principles PDH and SDH

To apply for this position, please send your CV urgently to Judith Reynolds at judith.reynolds@projectpeople.com

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RAN Configuration Engineer , England

Duration    : 3 months rollin
Country     : United Kingdom
Start date  : ASAP
Company name: Project People Ltd
Contact     : Caroline Kennedy
Reference   : PP/CK/RANConfigurati

RAN Configuration Engineer required to work for a large telecommunications based in Hertfordshire, England. Candidates must have Nokia RAN Configuration, 3G Knowledge and ORACLE/SQL

Responsibilities:

• Create and load H3G RNC XML print-back files into Oracle database, (ABCS).
• Follow the SAP process of creating new and modify the existing configurations of Nokia RNC, WBTS, WCELL with MBNL new names and IDs in ABCS and create XML files and Commissioning files
• Forward the XML and Commissioning files to the RAN Configuration Engineers to be loaded into NetAct
• Once the XML and Commissioning Files have been loaded successfully, use ABCS to audit the new or re-configured WBTS, WCELL and Transmission to confirm the implementation is correct.
• Check alarms and operational CS/PS call handling statistics to ensure the element is working correctly.
• Maintain data integrity and storage utilisation by performing regular house-keeping tasks in ABCS using SQL and/or MS ACCESS.

Working with RNC design in MBNL and Core configuration teams if necessary to resolve any ambiguity, error or duplications of configuration data.

To apply for this role please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com

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RAN Support Engineer, England

A fantastic opportunity is now available as a RAN Support Engineer working for a mobile network provider, based in Berkshire. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor the availability and performance of the Radio Access Network comprised of 2G, 2.5G and 3G equipment (BTS, Node-B, BSC, RNC, and Power).

Your responsibilities will include:

• To perform 1st line diagnostics resulting in remote restoration or in the raising of a trouble ticket to the appropriate resolving agency.
• Maintain the availability and performance of the RAN in line with KPIs.
• Manage and prioritise faults within the Incident Management Process.
• Provide fault co-op and expert advice to resolving agents.
• Manage Field Operations call-out process.
• Participate in strategies and initiatives aimed at improving the availability and performance of the RAN and services.
• Actively improve efficiency in alarm management and handling.

You will need working knowledge of supporting the 2G/3G RAN network from within the NOC/NMC (Network Management Centre) and have worked with Ericsson, Nortel, Alcatel, Nokia or Siemens kit.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to Coral Groves

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Nokia RAN Engineer (Front Office), England

A leading global provider of mobile, telecommunication and data communication systems are now looking for experienced Front Office RAN Engineers to play a key part in a major European project over the next 24 months.

You will form part of the RAN ARC Team ensuring my clients customers networks receive best service across the UK and Republic of Ireland. As part of this team you will be involved in ensuring network availability is always at a maximum and that all service interruptions are kept to a minimum in accordance with the SLA's and KPI's.

You will ideally have:

• Knowledge of 2G/3G Radio Access Networks, some 1st Line 2G/3G experience
• Experienced with fault finding process and management platforms
• Experience with Nokia 3G RAN equipment
• A working knowledge of 2G/3G Core networks, services and applications and Unix scripting would be desirable but not essential.

My client will offer you the opportunity to work in a friendly and active environment, but expect you to be a good team player, with the right skill set and a willingness to make a difference. So if you have the right background and qualifications and you like our proposition, please apply to come on board.

If this role is of interest then please send your CV to :
patrick.mcnamara@projectpeople.com

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RAN Performance Systems Principal Engineer, England

Duration     : 6 months
Country      : United Kingdom
Start date   : ASAP
Position type: Contract
Company name : Project People Ltd
Contact      : Abbi Welch
Telephone    : 01628 762270
Reference    : PP/C/PSPE/AW

Required urgently to work for a leading telecommunications company based in Hertfordshire. 6 month contract (possibility of extension thereafter).

Key requirements of the role will be to implement new performance alarms to adhere to customer SLA's, daily and weekly data integrity auditing and reporting to the project owners in Deployment to ensure the consolidated network can be continuously maintained by operations, to collect and implement new requirements from deployment, operations to detect and diagnose all RAN performance and customer experiences related faults near real time and to manage a technical team to deliver project work requests from customers.

We are looking for candidates who have practical working experience in web development, database and software development. Must be competent in GSM (2G), GPRS and UMTS (3G). Must also have working experiences of SQL, ASP and C++.

Previous experience MUST have included writing UNIX scripts and working within a RAN environment therefore telecoms experience is essential.

If this sounds like you please send your CV ASAP to Abbi Welch at abbi.welch@projectpeople.com

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RAN Configuration Engineer, England

Country      : United Kingdom
Position type: Contract
Company name : Project People Ltd
Contact      : Chintal Patel
Telephone    : 0117 908 7000
Reference    : C/CKP/840/RANCon

RAN Configuration Engineer - Mobile Telecoms / 3G - Urgent requirement for a RAN Configuration Engineer to work for my client, a blue chip mobile telecoms company to join their team in the South East on a contract basis.

The RAN Configuration Engineer will be responsible for creating and loading the company's RNC XML print-back files into an Oracle database and following SAP processes of creating new and modifying the existing configurations of Nokia RNC, WBTS, WCELL with the projects new names and creating XML files and Commissioning files as well as forwarding these files to the RAN Configuration Engineers to be loaded into NetAct. You will also be responsible for checking alarms and operational CS/PS call handling statistics to ensure the element is working correctly.

Our client is looking for a candidate with detailed operational knowledge of Nokia UMTS RAN / MORAN equipment and elements managers. As well as exposure to NetAct, SQL, MS Access via ODBC or Oracle.

In return for your skills our client is willing to offer a strong daily rate and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience while working on an exciting multimillion pound project for one of the worlds largest telecoms providers.

If you are interested in the position please send your CV to:
chintal.patel@projectpeople.com

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RAN Switching Engineers, England

Role         : RAN Switch Engineer
Position type: Contract
Company name : Project People Ltd
Telephone    : 0117 908 7000
Reference    : SG/C/SOG

The role will involve:

• Software / hardware upgrades and expansions on Node B's and RNC's via NetAct and local connection.
• Being responsible for the operation and ongoing maintenance of regional and national NodeB's
• Rationing, maintaining the Nokia 3G RAN incorporating RNC's Node B's and AXC's
• Upgrading the Node B and Flexi BTS Remote Antenna Units
• Making adjustments to 3G RAN using NetAct

The successful Switch Engineers will have:

• A background working in a mobile switch environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Nokia Flexi
• Previously worked within a RAN environment
• Knowledge of Nokia NodeB's, RNC's and NetAct
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

If you would like to be considered for the role, please send an up-to-date version of your CV to Sarah Griffiths.

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RAN Performance Engineer, England

RAN Performance Engineer - a leading mobile telecoms company is searching for a RAN Performance Engineer to join their team in the South-East on a contract basis.

The RAN Performance Engineers responsibilities will include to Validate data integrity of new sites for RNC parentage and to work with RAN configuration team to correct any data errors. You will also be responsible for checking the performance stats of the new WBTS, carrying out basic diagnosis and updating data field in the Oracle database.

Our Client is keen to find a candidate that has detailed knowledge of cell planning, build, activation and hardware, WBTS parameter knowledge as well as skills and previous experience of using ORACLE database. The desired candidate will also be Familiar with Nokia NetAct product used for alarm monitoring and fault diagnosis.

In return for your skills our client is willing to offer a competitive daily rate and the opportunity expand your knowledge and experience while working on an exciting multimillion pound project within one of the worlds largest Telecoms providers.

Please send CV to: joseph.clark@projectpeople.com

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RAN Performance Engineer - 3G Mobile Telecoms, England

RAN Performance Engineer - Mobile Telecoms - Nokia - A leading mobile telecoms company is searching for a RAN Performance Engineer to join their team in Hertfordshire on a contract basis.

The RAN Performance Engineer will be responsible for monitoring network performance, checking performance statistics, work closely with the RAN Configuration team to correct data errors, carry out basic diagnosis and rectification of faults and generate process reports.

Candidates must have a good background in 3G/UMTS RAN performance monitoring, Nokia counters and KPI's and a combination of the following skills: Oracle, SQL, NetAct, NEM, XML, Ericsson BSS, Abis, Iub, Iur, Flexi or Formula.

Please send your cv to: leanne.harris@projectpeople.com

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RAN Engineer (1st Line Support), England

RAN ENGINEERS (1st LINE SUPPORT) required to work for a large telecommunication company based in Berkshire.

Responsibilities:

• 1st Point of contact for all RAN related availability problems.
• Monitor network availability, ensuring all SLA's and KPI's are met.
• Take ownership of network faults and planned/unplanned service interruptions, managing them through to resolution or escalating where required.
• Ensure all faults and service interruptions are captured in the trouble ticketing systems, providing regular and accurate updates.
• Follow all processes and procedures, identifying and informing the RAN ARC Shift Leader of any improvements required.
• Interface/provide support to FOSD, FOps, all Vendors, all Suppliers and other keys areas of Operations/Business with regards to RAN related issues.
• Raise Root Cause Analysis (RCA) trouble tickets for all resolved faults where the root cause is not clear or unknown.

The successful applicant will have knowledge of 3G Radio Access Network and have 1st line 2G/3G experience.
Must have knowledge of fault finding and management platforms, and ideally have Nokia Kit.

To apply for this role please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com

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Senior Radio Platform Engineer, England

Senior Radio Platform Engineer – Mobile Telecoms / 3G – A leading mobile telecoms company is searching for a Senior Radio Platform Engineer to join their team based in the South East.

The Senior Radio Platform Engineer will be primarily responsible for NodeB design as well as:

• Radio and RAN Interface Design
• Definition of hardware solutions to improve or meet the companies KPI
• Coordination with other Design Teams to ensure solutions are delivered
• Driver supplier road maps

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in Radio design as well as:

• NSN / Nokia tool kits in particular Nokia Ultra site
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present to senior level
• Experience of 3G radio systems

This role in an ongoing contract with the availability to start ASAP. This role can be based in any location in the UK but you will be required to travel to Berkshire on the occasional basis and be available to interview in Berkshire.

For more information please call Chintal Patel at 0117 908 7000 or by Email : chintal.patel@projectpeople.com

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RAN Performance Reporting Engineer, England

Our client is urgently seeking 2 RAN Reporting Engineers to join their large establishment in Hatfield, on a contract basis.

Specific duties include:

• Creating, maintaining and evolving the automate RAN performance and measurement data collection and analysis process and independent data sources.
• Evolving and maintaining the automated configuration systems and processes on the RAN elements.
• Developing and implementing automated solutions based on the information extract from data processing.
• Applying analytical methods to detect and fix faults that impact RAN performance.
• Creating automated reporting and data analysis process by using SQL, UNIX Scripts, C++ and that improve the performance of the RAN.
• Performance data collection, aggregation, analysis, reporting and distribution to and for various projects, teams and departments.

Key skills required:

• BSc degree educated in Telecommunications, Computing or Information Technology.
• Previous experience of working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, UNIX K or C shell scripts
• Familiar with RAN OSS platforms, Telnet and other MML interfaces.

Technical skills required:

• Must have strong Nokia RAN and 3G / UMTS skills.
• SQL and PL/SQL, sqlldr
• Unix script, C++, Perl, XML
• Familiarity with ADO, ODBC

Please email your CV to Frances.Brooke-Harte@projectpeople.com

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RAN NOC Engineer, UK

We are looking for a NOC based RAN Engineer to provide 1st line support for one of the leading service providers in 3G networks. This is a shift based role, including nights and days.

You will have a background in 2G/3G RAN Networks, with experience of fault-finding and offering 1st line support within a NOC environment or lengthy field experience with some experience dealing with issues within the NOC (Network Operations Centre).

Ideally:

• You will have used one or more of the following vendor's 3G RAN equipment: Nokia, Siemens/NEC or Ericsson.
• You will have working knowledge of 2G/3G Core networks, services and applications.
• Unix scripting

If you think you are right for this role, please send a CV through to joe.drahota@projectpeople.com ensuring that all pertinent information has been included with reference to this role. Or call Joe on 01628 762270.

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Front Office RAN Engineer, UK

A Fantastic opportunity has opened for a Front Office RAN Engineer to join my client, a well known Blue Chip Company based in Berkshire!

Your role as a RAN Engineer will involve:

• Being 1st Point of contact for all RAN related availability problems.
• Monitor network availability, ensuring all SLA's and KPI's are met.
• Manage network faults and planned/unplanned service interruptions, managing them through to resolution or escalating where required.
• Ensure all faults and service interruptions are captured in the trouble ticketing systems, providing regular and accurate updates.
• Other RAN related tasks.

To apply for the role of Front Office RAN Engineer you must have a background in working in a 1st, 2nd or 3rd line support role within the RAN (radio access network). Also experience in 2G and 3G is essential, and knowledge of Nokia kit will be a benefit

If this is the role you have been looking for and you have the skills required, please apply today to liam.woozley@projectpeople.com

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RAN Support Analyst - WRAN/GRAN (multiple roles)

Type    : Contract - up to 2 years
Location: Montreal, Canada
Salary  : Depending on experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience on Ericsson WRAN trouble shooting
• ATM/IMA knowledge and implementation
• Solid knowledge on 3G signalling processing
• Strong knowledge of CPP platform
• Clear understanding of WRAN MO and XML scripts
• Clear understanding about call flow and trace in Ericsson WRAN network
• Good ability to troubleshoot on a network element and its interfaces, diagnose on interfaces to locate problems in network elements and/or plug-in units
• Strong expertise on WRAN KPI counters and tuning skills
• Strong in RNC internal parameter audit, Software audits on RNC and NodeBs, UTRAN internal parameter audit
• Familiar with 3GPP standards and releases
• Knowledge of HSPA functioning and implementation.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Telecommunications, Engineering or Computer Sciences.

Please submit application letter and CV to:
miroslaw@softwareint.com

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RAN Configuration Engineer, UK

A fantastic opportunity has come up to work for a leading telecommunication company as a RAN Configuration Engineer.

The Role will include:

• Commissioning files to the RAN Configuration Engineers to be loaded into NetAct.
• Configuration and fault diagnosis via Netact applications on Nokia UMTS RAN.
• Create and load RNC XML print-back files into Oracle database.
• Maintain data integrity and storage utilisation by performing regular house-keeping tasks in ABCS using SQL and/or MS ACCESS.
• Check alarms and operational CS/PS call handling statistics to ensure the element is working correctly.

Candidates will also need good working knowledge of the Oracle Database & operational knowledge of Nokia UMTS RAN/MORAN equipment and element managers.

If this is you than please apply today to liam.woozley@projectpeople.com or call 01628 762270

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RAN & Core Datafill Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a RAN & Core Datafill Engineer, to work with a leading telecommunications company.

Our client is looking for individuals with the ability to create and manage implementation of RNC interconnect, both Nokia RAN and Nokia Core elements. The role will be responsible for the production of RAN / Core databuild / scripts from design datasheets in order to implement new IUR, IuCS and IuPS links on the RNCs and IuCS related data on Nokia core elements MSC and MGW.

Additional responsibilities include planning / creation and implementation of network interconnect data (IuCs, IuPS and IUR) to agreed standard on Nokia RNCs.

Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of the Nokia/NSN Network - including Nokia RNC's and Nokia RAN.

Knowledge of mobile networks and practical knowledge of UMTS radio access networks is essential.

Relevant industry telecoms experience is very advantageous for this role.

To apply for this position, please send your CV urgently to Emma Smith at:
emma.smith@projectpeople.com

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RAN Performance Engineer

Are you a highly skilled RAN performance Engineer looking for a fantastic new contract opportunity? If so then get in touch as my market leading telecoms company are urgently looking for people like you to support their growing business!

Successful candidates will have previously worked with Nokia kit in a RAN / NOC environment and have an excellent understanding of 2G/GSM and 3G UTMS. Solid understanding of Netact is also essential for this position.

This is an urgent requirement and successful candidates will be interviewed immediately so please do not hesitate with your application! To register your interest and find out more please send a copy of your up to date CV to bea.hamill@projectpeople.com or call 0117 908 7000!

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RAN Engineer

A fantastic opportunity is now available as a RAN Engineer working for a mobile network provider, based in Hertfordshire. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor the availability and performance of the Radio Access Network comprised of 2G, 2.5G and 3G equipment (BTS, Node-B, BSC, RNC, and Power).

Your responsibilities will include:

• To perform 1st line diagnostics resulting in remote restoration or in the raising of a trouble ticket to the appropriate resolving agency.
• Maintain the availability and performance of the RAN in line with KPIs.
• Manage and prioritise faults within the Incident Management Process.
• Provide fault co-op and expert advice to resolving agents.
• Manage Field Operations call-out process.
• Participate in strategies and initiatives aimed at improving the availability and performance of the RAN and services.
• Actively improve efficiency in alarm management and handling.

You will need a working knowledge of the RAN network either field or NOC based and have worked on 2G/3G networks.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to coral.groves@projectpeople.com! Brilliant rates, apply now!!

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