Packet Core Engineer

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible 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;
• Responsible for connectivity with other network Nodes and other operators network nodes;
• Perform regular routines on Networks entities;
• Carry out design & 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;
• Carry out system monitoring and perform network optimization and preventive maintenance;
• Gather problem symptoms, and implement 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;
• Assist the Commercial Operations team in the design and solution proposal to customers.

Experience

• Have a minimum of 1 year of experience working on projects which are networks related;
• Possess a MQF level 6 certification, preferably in electronics, computing or engineering;
• Have a CCNA certification;
• Previous experience in a service provider environment will be considered an asset;
• Good knowledge of VMWare and virtualisation will be considered an asset;
• Be fluent in English.

Personal Skills

• Excellent organisational skills;
• Be attentive to detail.