Senior IP Engineer

The client is looking for a Senior IP Engineer to work a 12-month rolling contract based in Uganda (Kampala)

This job function is a resource responsible for a 24/7/365 handling of the operations responsibility of running all Mobile Data Platforms (2G/3G/4G) Evolved Packet Core network.

The resource is accountable for ensuring the delivery of all operations for 2G/3G/LTE Evolved Packet Core Network, Interconnect management and their integrations to the Radio Access Networks, Charging Platforms and aid Solution designs like Private APNs, QoS etc. on these platforms.

Key performance areas of the job:

• Network Quality and Systems Availability KPIs
• MTTR/MMTI KPIs
• Products QoS and SLA
• Network Documentation
• Projects execution Success
• Customer Satisfaction index within KPIs
• OPEX Spend

Minimum experience required to perform job:

• 8+ years telecoms experience with at least 4 years in planning and design. Previous Core Design experience including performance and capacity management.
• Proven track record in striving for continuous improvement and driving efficiencies, whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills to drive Core Design Team deliverables and collaboration with other Networks and IT departments
• Design and deployment experience of key network systems/nodes (for example MME & SAE-GW, UGW) through the full delivery lifecycle from initial design to full operational handover.
• Excellent working knowledge of EPC/IMS/LTE architecture, interfaces and procedures, with understanding of key LTE associated technologies and functionality including IMS, GSM, UMTS, SRVCC and CSFB.
• Good working knowledge of 3GPP, IETF and GSMA standards and architectures.
• Knowledge of IP based protocols for mobile network technology that includes, TCP/IP, SIP, SIGTRAN, MAP, GTP, RANAP, INAP, BICC, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS and IPv6 basics, preferably with experience with the prime IP vendor equipment: Cisco/Juniper network certification also nice to have.
• Good understanding of Operational and Business support systems.
• Good practical skills in troubleshooting and fault resolution on an end-to-end basis

Please note: Due to the urgent hiring we are looking for consultants based in Africa.