Description
UMTS/LTE Deployment Operations RAN Engineers are required for this new contract.
Key Responsibilities/Functions:
- Work in a team environment to support, understand and troubleshoot the customer RAN network (understand CNDDs, provisioning scripts, config files, etc) to support the deployment of UMTS and LTE base stations.
- Respond directly to calls into the call center and troubleshoot problems as well as support internal teams with maintenance activities.
- Ensure base stations are operational (links are up, alarms clear, sites ready for RF teams, and live traffic)
- Interface directly with deployment and development teams which include installation, RITC, RF, PM's, FOA, etc..
- Execute procedures and tools in place to support on time RAN delivery
- Provide operations support to the RF team in their optimization activities by creating as well as running workorders to make parameter changes as and when needed.
- Execute risks and contingency plans, and escalate quality issues
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Master's degree a plus.
- Minimum 2 years experience in Wireless Industry (preferably working on UMTS and/or LTE network), with hands on experience supporting base stations on a live customer network.
- In-depth knowledge of the transport network including Alcatel 7750s and 7705s, a plus.
- Strong IP knowledge in IP Addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VLAN, MPLS, etc required.
- ALU Service Routing Certification (NRS-1 required) and Cisco Certification (CCNA). NRS2, CCNP/CCIP/CCIE and JNCIP/JNCIE are highly desirable.
- Strong teamwork, good communication and documentation skills;
- Good inter-personal skills with a positive can-do attitude required
- Experience teaming with other ALU service delivery teams is necessary
- Availability for shift work and on call activity is required.
- Candidates must hold a passport for one of the following countries; USA Singapore, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Chile, US Greencard.