Experience with Carrier/ISP MPLS/VPLS network
• Experience in designing and implementation of complex MPLS network
• Juniper JUNOS, M/T-Series or MX-Series routers
• Cisco IOS, routers and switches
• Familiar with Media Gateway(MGW) and Juniper interconnections and interoperability with Cisco routers
• Re-design of Traffic Engineering LSP in MPLS/VPLS network
• Update network resource databases(IP address allocation, network diagrams)
• Juniper element configuration for OSS integration (e.g. syslog, SNMP, TACACS, JunoScope, SSH)
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Project Management skills
• CCIE and/or JNCIE certifications are an advantage

2.      MICROWAVE SUPPORT for 2 positions (Local only)
Duration : 2 months effective 1/8/2009

Job Description:-

·         Scope of work - to support, troubleshoot and rectify trouble tickets assigned by customer, within the SLA agreed.

·         Able to work with minimum supervision and long period of time at site.

·         Skill set required - wide knowledge of Microwave SRAL family.

·         Able to perform commissioning, support, troubleshoot and analysis of trouble tickets. Familiar with the escalation process.

PS Core working in Care, Telenor Project - 2 month duration
Islamabad city.

We are looking for following experts requirement for Vodafone MNP Project:-

a.    D900 : 10 Experts (1 Aug to 31 -12-2009)
b.    R4      : 23 Experts  (1 Sept to 31 Dec 2009)
c.    His 700 : 8 additional Experts (21 July -2009 to 31-12-2009)
d.    SCR: 6 Experts  (21 July 2009 to 30 Sept-2009)

RF Optimization Expert -4 Positions

We are urgently looking at hiring a RF Optimization Expert with 11 - 12 years of experience in leading large optimization teams in the following locations.

·         Mumbai

·         Pune

·         Kolkatta

·         Ahemdabad     

Kindly find the JD below and start sourcing CV's at the earliest.

        1.      Process definitions and guidelines for 2G End to End audit of radio/transmission/core.

        2.      Process definitions and guidelines for 2G site verification.

        3.      Performance monitoring for AMR/GPRS/EDGE.

        4.      Network End to End audit and report generation.

        5.      Attending customer meetings and reporting directly to NSN Program manager.

        6.      Guiding the on-round teams to achieve the said target KPIs.

        7.      Analyzing the CS/PS network performance and optimizing network End to End.

        8.      Monitoring the CS/PS performance in daily basis based on OSS counters and agreed KPI's.

        9.      Daily progress follow-up of the project and different sub-tasks of it.

        10.     Daily follow-up of the critical points and possible risks for delays.

        11.     Weekly progress reporting of each project to the management including possible risk evaluation.

        12.     Hard parameter (azimuth, tilt, antenna type etc) optimization.

        13.     Cell optimization, Analyzing of KPI statistics and drive test results and neighbor analysis.

        14.     Parameter settings planning & verification.

        15.     Decisions of radio technical issues considering e.g. frequency use, neighbor definitions and doing parameter modifications

Position Available

1.      Regional Projects Managers

2.      Construction Works Manager

3.      Implementation Manager

Start date: 15^th August 09

Duration: 3 months

Location: Nigeria

2 Regional Project Managers

Job description:  

To manage projects of category small to medium and/or simultaneously multiple small projects of comparable total volume / risk context of NSN-specific requirements.

- Preparing, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing the project or subproject according to contractual scope and commitment against project budget.

- Ensure implementation of services in delivery scope and final acceptance.

- Plan and communicate accurate demand figures for demand planning process (products & resources).

- Ensure project targets: progress, quality and cost by using NSN toolset, interfaces and standard site process milestones.

- Plan, lead and monitor the project/sub project team/resources including partner/service suppliers

- Monitor scope, implement and handle change control and management process, ensure Customer acceptance for the system or service

- Set up and maintain clear and effective internal and external communication within the customer and project teams

- Identify, analyze risks, plan and implement risk response actions

- Main skills :  - Experience of cooperating in the project, - Project Management training, - Fluent in verbal and written English, - Strong preference for local language capabilities.

NSN documented recent experience (candidate must provide 2 references/contacts in NSN): knowledge of NSN processes, tools, Flexi, Flexi hoper experience/knowledge is mandatory

Construction Works Manager

  Job description:   BSS/RAN implementation quality, cost and timely rollout volume commitments in zone.

- Manages all construction works and BSS/RAN implementation activities and teams in a zone. Ensures CW/Implementation activities and quality meet project requirements and targets.

- Review and approve Site specific drawings (site lay out + equipment installation drawings).

- Management and performance follow up of service supplier teams (CW and TI). Prepares together with cost and progress engineer purchase orders for site works to service suppliers.

- Co-ordinates site design and construction works site deployment activities with SA and TI teams in zone.

- Follow and report the work progress related to time schedule and Quality to zone manager and escalate the deviations.

- Main skills : Strong Civil Engineering, Customer relationship management/  Planning Reporting and Processes / Sub-Contracting Management /Cost, Profitability and Risk Management

NSN recent experience is mandatory in similar position/ Customer Focus, Management  Relating and Networking,  Negotiation skills

Implementation Manager

Job description:  Responsible for the timely completion of all equipment ordering in cooperation with the Logistics Department, Installation, Commissioning and Unit Acceptance responsibilities. Responsible for a site from Ready for Installation status to the issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate

Controls the Implementation process according to the defined time schedule.

Establishes an organizational structure for the Installation & Commissioning department.

Interfaces with the O&M Department to establish all technical standards and determine handover protocols between departments.

Interfaces with the Logistics Manager to verify the standard site components and assess availability of all materials.

Defines the Scope of Work & job description for all positions in the Installation & Commissioning department.

Ensure implementation resourcing properly considered and planned (demand supply planning). Establishes Installation and Commissioning and Acceptance Teams.

Responsible to organize the tools and test equipment for the Teams./   Follows up technical problems during rollout / Controls inputs in the project tools.

- Main skills :  recent NSN experience in large project, Flexi & Flexi hoper expertise, Africa experience, Customer relationship management

 Planning Reporting and Processes / Sub-Contracting Management / Rollout management/   Telecom understanding/  Customer Focus / Management / Relating and Networking

 OSS Engineer

2G Flexy NSN  S13

Job description:

 Fault monitoring via Netact

 Configuration change in the network via Netact

 Extracting KPI report from reporting suite.

Required experience two years on NSN, 1 year on flexy

Start date : ASAP

Duration : 3 months

 Location: Nairobi Kenya

1.         BSS Engineer

Operations and maintenance of the BSS/RAN network

Major Networks Elements supported

•   BSC

•   BTS

•   RNC

•   Node B

•   S-AXC

-           Correct BSS/RAN  network faults and performance degradations as per SLA requirements

-           Escalation point from First Line Maintenance and Monitoring for BSS/RAN issues

-           Escalate complex problems to the CARE team

-           Followup with Care for closure of open cases

-           Liase with FLM, NOC and Care during fault situations

-           Working on daily maintenance checks along with monitoring

-           In depth analysis and troubleshooting of Performance Management report in conjunction with CM/PM team

-           Performing provision acceptances of the BSS/RAN nodes from delivery on or before handover to operations

-           Responsible for co-operating with the technical support (upgrades, faults) of 3rd party equipment and Care

-           Take part in a 24/7 duty roster and willing to part in night works for upgrades/ callouts etc

-           May sometimes need to work at heights

-           Ensure that changes in the live BSS/RAN network are carried out through approved change requests Correct Radio network faults and performance degradations as per SLA requirements

DELIVERABLES / PERFORMANCE MEASURES (Goals and targets to be achieved, reporting etc.):

All faults rectified within SLA requirement

Problems solved or escalated to the correct group/team.

Radio network downtimes decreased

Radio network quality in the network improved

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (List of the key competencies needed in the position):

•          Analytical and conceptual thinking

•          Collaboration skills

•          Customer service orientation

•          Integrity and credibility

•          Planning and organizing skills

•          Problem solving skills

EXPERIENCE (Recommended work experience for this position):

•          2 years hands on experience in O&M of NSN BSS/RAN networks (skill level  4)

•          5 years experience in operating telecommunication networks

•          Experience in NSN NetAct tools (Reporter, Element Managers, CM tools etc)

•          Experience in communicating with different groups/teams in a multicultural environment

EDUCATION (recommended level of education/knowledge):

MSc., BSc. or equivalent. 5 plus year preferable, 3 years depending on equipment experience

2.         OSS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Main Purpose of the Role and Key Responsibilities:            Manage NetACt OSS platform in Network Operations Centre, .Develop and implement processes to manage OSS platform.

Key Responsibility Areas

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Network Management systems used in the operation and maintenance of the network

Responsible for the Security in the NMS, NEs and the issuance of User ID and password to all O&M personnel.

Manage OSS platform in Operations Centre. Develop and implement processes to manage OSS platform.

Upon receipt of the proper forms, assign and input new users to the network.

Remove users when informed by Management.

Monitor access to the Network Management Systems to ensure access capability is not compromised.

Perform all Preventative Maintenance routines identified in the System Administrator's Procedure

Support the O&M organization in developing required tools in the NMS database for ad-hoc reporting requests

Review Capacity and load periodically to ensure adequate capacity is available.

Support the use of NMS features by developing the procedures required to utilise the NMS system features.

Monitor User response time to ensure user satisfaction.

Implement Hardware expansion and Software upgrades for the NMS Systems

Monitor DCN performance and equipment and refer or fix problems as they occur.

Recommend DCN expansion to meet network expansion Plans.

Keep backup copies of OSS Systems for Emergencies.

standardise views and parameter settings in the NMS environment.

Share tools developed with other areas in order to prevent duplication of work efforts.

Maintain a daily logbook recording system changes, faults and other issues that may affect performance. All activities related to System Maintenance and change must be entered in logbook for future reference.

Control data flow from the network to the Network Management System and plan the corrections and extensions to the Network Management System Platform accordingly

Prepare action plans for future software and hardware upgrades in the NetAct

Co-operate with other Network Operation Centre personnel in trouble and emergency situations

Train other Network Operation Centre personnel in the use of the NetAct and its features.

Requirements:            At least two year's extensive experience in the NSN Network Management System (NetAct OSS 4.2/5.1 ),

Hands-on expert level experience in different databases and UNIX platforms Experience on other telco NMS 's an added advantage

Personal Attributes:   Analytical and conceptual thinking

Commitment to excellence

Efficiency and quality

Collaborative skill

Team player

Excellent communication skills

contact to: Zuliyana Zakaria <Zuliyana.Zakaria@connect44.com>