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• Position: Senior Engineer, PS Core Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job ID: IRC4818

Job Summary

• Perform PS-CORE end to end troubleshooting, conduct Packet core health checks, and carry out end to end KPI analysis and Performance optimization


• Ensure the implementation, maintenance and operations of Packet switch nodes and effectively monitor all data related links

Principal Functions

• Configure and integrate different nodes and solutions for both new and existing networks.


• Analyze problems and identify suitable solution to these problems.


• Working on complex troubleshooting, using support tools, standard processes and procedures


• Co-ordinate the integration of new BSC, RNC and eNode B to the packet nodes


• Integration and deployment of caching solution on the network, alongside its operations and maintenance.


• Follow up on data network activities on daily basics and ensure fault free network.


• Perform impact analysis of software upgrade and provide recommendation.


• Co-ordinate routine maintenance of PS core network elements in line with standard policies and procedures


• Generate Change Request and develop scripting for implementation for Packet nodes.


• Ensure effective analyses of the Packet performance reports and proactively resolve any challenges


• Ensure integrity of public IP address against vulnerabilities.


• Integration and troubleshooting of VPN's deployed on the network


• Perform PS Core Audit activity and resolution on identified loopholes


• Ensure that the PS Core nodes availability targets are achieved


• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, PS Carrier.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent


• Domain experience:(Packet core) minimum of 4 years.


• Very good knowledge of Huawei Packet Core nodes, SGSN, MME, GGSN, S- GW and P-GW


• Good Understanding of Packet Core Surrounding Nodes (Like VOLTE, SCG, Charging Nodes, etc.)


• Good knowledge of Policy server (PCRF, PCEF), DNS


• Familiar with virtualization and the Cloud Systems


• Excellent IP background.

Knowledge:

• GPRS (SGSN/GGSN) operational experience with focus on troubleshooting


• Fault analysis & Performance reporting/analysis

Skills:

• Personal Effectiveness


• Problem Solving


• Teaming

Behavior

• Passion for Excellence


• Integrity


• Empowering people


• Growing people


• Teamwork


• Customer Focus