Job at Spectranet for a Senior Engineer LTE Core
Spectranet was awarded a License from the Nigerian Communications
Commission in 2009 with the aim of promoting Internet Services in
Nigeria. Over the last year Spectranet has assessed and
evaluated
different technologies and mediums which would facilitate in providing
the best data services best suited for Nigeria.
Headquartered in Lagos with Management Consultancy and Technical
Collaboration with the Infrastructure Development Company Group based at
Singapore, Spectranet aims to be a leader in the Internet Services
space in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sr.Engineer LTE Core
Location: Lagos
Designation: Sr. Engineer LTE Core
Reports to: Head - Project & Core
Qualification/ Work Experience
- Bachelors/Master of Science in Computer Science or Telecommunications is desired.
- Work Experience: 4-6 years in telecom domain specially on 4G-LTE core network (MME, SGW, HSS etc.)
- Good understanding of telecom technologies like 4G-LTE, WiMAX or CDMA.
- The Evolved Packet Core is set of network nodes responsible for
interfacing LTE RAN to provide a complete 4G network. The nodes include
MME, S/P GW, HSS, PCRF, and DNS.
- The EPC engineer is responsible to maintain the system in a good
and proper state and assist users of the system in its operational
functions.
- The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of hands-on experience
in the mobility and packet core network and will have knowledge 3G / LTE
EPC interfaces.
- Expert knowledge of mobile wireless networks; LTE - specifically MME, S/P GW, HSS and/or DRA
- Packet Network technologies/protocols including IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, QOS, and SNMP.
- Voice Signaling Protocols like SS7 and SIP.
- Wireless and Transport Equipment including routers, switches, voice gateways, and SBCs
Essential Job Functions
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the
successful planning, design, implementation and optimization of new
network products/services.
- Develop, document, implement and maintain processes and procedures related to service delivery.
- Partner with peers to ensure reliability, availability and scalability thresholds are maintained.
- Provide trouble resolution for escalated core network issues along with the Huawei Core Network Person.
- Perform after hours support duties to sustain network systems and service levels – 24/7/365.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in running large scale IP/MPLS network
- Experience in UNIX scripting
- Experience with TCP, IP, SCTP, Diameter, GTP, RADIUS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), 802.1P/Q VLAN tagging.
- A proven business sense with the ability to discern, evaluate,
and articulate the cost trade-offs associated with various network and
circuit implementations.
- Proven ability to engage with and communicate with customers,
vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a
professional and courteous manner.
- The ability to work “on-call” and off-shift hours as required to
support network and equipment maintenance, upgrades, and service
interruptions.
- Experience on WiMAX/LTE technology will be an added advantage.
- Experience working on Huawei equipment will be preferred.
- Experience with troubleshooting network issues, network Sniffer tools,
- Strong analytical approach in resolving issues
- Good knowledge of Evolved Packet Core including HSS, MME, S/P-GW, PCRF, PCEF, SGSN, GGSN, HLR, Database
- Good understanding EPC interfaces (S6a, S1-C, S1-U, S5/S8, Sgi, S11, S10, Gn, Gb, Gr, Ga)
- Ability to implement industry standards and “best practices” relative to networking.
- Experience with researching, investigating, evaluating, and qualifying potential new equipment for network deployment.
- Proven problem-solving skills with experience and background in
solving complex design, network, and circuit problems and issues.
- Good organizational and time management skills including the
ability to organize, prioritize, and articulate job tasks and complete
the tasks on time and on budget.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their Application letter and CV's to:
[email protected] with the position name as the subject.
Note: Travel (Frequent/Infrequent;
Intracity/Intercity): Mainly Intracity within Lagos. Workplace
Outdoors/Indoors: Indoor with night duty on need basis
Application Deadline 27th April, 2016