Evolved Packet Core Databuild Engineer - EPC/4G/LTE/IP/Design

Evolved Packet Core Databuild Engineer - EPC/4G/LTE/IP/Design

Recruiting immediately and on an initial 6 month contract basis, for a Telecoms client in the Reading area.

Our client is looking for a Core Network Engineer to work on EPC/LTE in a design and delivery environment.

This position resides in the Core Networks Design team; a team which is accountable for ensuring the delivery of all Designs for LTE EPC, LTE IMS, CS / PS core and Interconnect management.

What the role involves

• Accountable for the technical delivery of solutions for Mobile Packet Core networks.
• Preparation and application of configuration data for both new and existing elements in the network.
• Creation of records including databuild
• Quality check data before application to the Network to ensure that input errors are kept to a minimum
• Planning and Scheduling Implementation with Operations Team and communications for related changes
• Delivery to Operations of databuild to support planned changes
• Post Implementation audits interrogation at element level
• Working closely with other departments to support optimisation activities and data related faults.
• Act as a central point of reference for databuild / datafil queries. For both Lab and Live Network changes
• Technical process & procedure reviews.
• Provides input to Low Level System Designs for 3G and 4G Data Core, whether the designs be done internally, or externally.
• Work with local and outsourced Vendor designs and be responsible for design deliveries for LTE EPC and the core interface to other network elements & solutions for example.
• Collaborate with Core Operations to ensure design process outputs are translated into accurate node configuration and Method of Procedure integration documentation.

Skills required

• Experience of mobile telecoms.
• Good technical knowledge of 3G and LTE-SA telecommunication networks.
• Solid IT (PC, Unix and Networking) and Telecommunication skills.
• Strong IP/skills - Experience of either Samsung and or Nokia-Siemens Switching products SAE-GW and MMEs, ATCA and DX SGSNs
• Shall be able to demonstrate an understanding of end to end configuration including SIGTRAN, Radius, Diameter, and DNS
• Experience of working with Designs.
• Good understanding of Operational and Business support systems. Remedy or ITSM
• Project lifecycle understanding.
• Good time management and decision making in order to work to deadlines.
• Effective communication skills

In order to apply for the role, please send your most recent CV to Richard Gallagher by emailing Richard.Gallagher@projectpeople.com and your application will be considered.

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