Packet Core Engineer, in Vodafone

14|12|17

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Key Requirements:

 

  • 1 – 2 years of experience working on projects which are networks related

 

  • Possession of MQF level 6 certification, preferably in electronics, computing or engineering

 

  • Excellent organisational skills

 

  • Excellent knowledge of English

 

  • CCNA certification

 

  • Preferably with good knowledge of VMWare and virtualization

 

  • Preferably worked in service provider environment

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Responsibility for packet switched networks infrastructure installation, operation and maintenance with main focus on the Packet Core nodes

 

  • Coordinate commissioning and testing of Packet Switched Nodes and interfaces to all interconnected network nodes

 

  • Assist in the dimensioning and capacity planning of the packet core infrastructure

 

  • Assist IP and Transport Networks Manager in analysis and planning exercises

 

  • Responsibility for connectivity with other network Nodes and other operators network nodes

 

  • Perform regular routines on Networks entities

 

  • Carry out design and specifications for upgrading or installing new systems / processes, including evaluation of new software / hardware features

 

  • Draw up acceptance test procedures in conjunction with suppliers to be able to carry out the agreed acceptance testing

 

  • Create adhoc reports based on statistics collected on the various interfaces

 

  • Liaise with other sections in order to carry out the support function

 

  • Liaise with Vodafone Group, region, and suppliers in order to carry out the job duties

 

  • Carry out system monitoring and perform network optimisation and preventive maintenance

 

  • Gathering problem symptoms, and implementing corrective action where applicable

 

  • Carry out installations / upgrades and / or assist turnkey suppliers where applicable, ensuring smooth migration with minimal service disruption

 

  • Carry out the above duties outside office hours where deemed necessary

 

  • Perform and undergo staff training as required by the Company

 

  • Replace designated personnel when not available

 

  • Assist the commercial operations team in the design and solution proposal to customers

 

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