Network Engineer job at Ericsson

Vacancy title:
Network Engineer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Information Technology , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

Ericsson

Deadline of this Job:
29 March 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Network Engineer
Job Description

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you’re welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
Come, and be where it begins.

About This Opportunity
We are now looking for a Network Engineer who will be responsible for performing Design, Tuning, Optimization and audit of a network to meet customer requirements. The position is applicable for design & optimization of RAN, BBA, Transmission, Core, OM and Services Networks. You will be engaged in the whole process from pre-sales of services and networks to service delivery and acceptance. The role focuses on executing design, tuning, audit and optimization of services, where you would be accountable for part of the solution and of the service process. Hereby, you should be able to keep time, performance and quality according to Ericsson requirements and customer contracts.

What You Will Do
Radio Access Networks – Design & Optimization:
• Radio Network Dimensioning & Link Budgets (RAN, ATND, IPRAN and TX)
• Coverage Planning and Capacity-Planning
• Frequency/Scrambling Code/PCI Planning
• Neighbor Planning
• Parameter Audits
• Single Site Verification
• Post Integration performance validation
• Drive Testing & Drive Test analysis
• KPI Performance analysis
• The worst Cells troubleshooting
• Identify add-on sales opportunities
• You will assist in the development of a service proposal
• Participate in knowledge-sharing activities
• You will collect and document customer requirements
• Implement VoLTE functionality and required features where applicable.
• VoLTE RAN Audit, configuration and mobility design where applicable.
• VoLTE E2E performance troubleshooting with the focus on audio gap optimization where applicable.
• Prepare and coordinate aim to effective SRVCC-testing where applicable.
• Produce documented engineering methods, procedures and present to the customer
• Engineer as soon as possible for SRVCC testing where applicable.
• Provide technical support in customer discussion, presentations
• Supervise 2G/3G & LTE and 5G Network Performance
• 2G, 3G & LTE parameter consistency checks, tuning and optimization to improve efficiency, Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility etc.
• Handling customer complaints and provide solution with proper explanation report.
• Whole Network parameter audit and to provide recommendation to sort-out inconsistencies
• Necessary feature implementation and recommend parameters settings to better data services
• Participation in development of service portfolio
• Engagement with CxO level at customer end to present project updates, strategic direction, risks, and recommendations for Network improvement programs
• Motivate changes in the methods, processes, and guidelines within the customer organization or internally
• Act as a leader and mentor in day-to-day operations to provide insights for less experienced colleagues
• Engagement with sales and accounts teams to Drive add-on sales and new business opportunities during the entire process to give to increased sales volumes
• Competence in advanced feature trials and implementation for 2G,3G and LTE with the introduction of 5G
• Implement, fine tune and benchmark features implemented into the network in line with customer presentation and expectation.
Transmission
Radio Delivery of Transmission Network Design and Optimization including Microwave, Long haul, VSAT and Fibre as applicable and deliver BoQs as per Managed Capacity Contract after considering inventory levels and by ensuring capture of spares as required by Operations Team
• Support RAN and core teams for identification, augmentation & optimization of north and south bound interfaces (eg, Iub, Nb, A-bis, Ater, A, PoI etc)
• Delivery of DCN, Sync and NTP performance audit
• Handshake of AOP inputs with customer and identify and flag gaps from transport perspective to ensure a resilient transport layer
• Verify and review the NCP and handshake with ND – MTN. Also document deviations if any on account of lack of Capex, non-adherence to design guidelines etc.
• Smooth inter-working with 3GPP nodes in the existing network
• Customer interface for all Transmission performance activities at the OPCO
• Ensure smooth interworking with RAN, BSS and PBN network components
• Ensure transmission services delivery from GSC and periodic audits as captured in the WLA
• Identify and flag operational issues and preventive maintenance that is impacting transmission network performance.
• Support RAN team in quality issues arising from transmission network
• Perform Feasibility and impact Analysis on the products to be launched in the market by customer.
• Support Contract Management for Reconciliation, KPI & other matters.
• Support FNI and feature testing as required
• Support LCM for Transmission domain in the OPCO
• Work with the central design, optimization and program management teams in matters of BoQ review, KPI Review and Governance
• Ensure optimum performance of the newly integrated links and expansions via the set acceptance process
You will bring
• Education: Academic degree, minimum on bachelor level, in engineering (IT, Telecom) or
• 6+ years’ experience of deploy system test and lead testing team.
• If you have ISEB/ISTQB software testing qualifications that would be an advantage
• Knowledge of local OHS statutory regulations and group OHS requirements
• English Skills

Additional Requirements
• Good Communication skills
• Good Consultative skills
• Good Report writing skills
• Good Presentation skills

What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Closing Date : 29th March. 2022


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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 29 March 2022
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 16-03-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 16-03-2065
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