Core Network SME - (Core Network SME with packet core (5G/LTE/3G technology) experience )
Brampton, ON - Hybrid (2-3 Days WFO)
6-12 months
Job Descriptions:
- Subject matter expert with wireless with packet core experience on 5G/LTE/3G technology Support in the preparation and execution of the design| instantiation| integration| and validation of HLD| LLD| IP Flow| MOP| TOL and ATP documentation| along with the implementation & testing for wireless packet core platforms:
- 5G Standalone Core (5GC): AMF| SMF| UPFo Evolved Packet Core (EPC): MME| PGW| SGW| HSS| ePDG In addition| support in the operation| maintenance and daily checks of the packet core nodes as well as troubleshooting| resolving| and escalating any issues within the packet core and packet data services.
- Utilize cloud and virtualization tools to automate workflows| CNF/VNF platform lifecycle management| issue troubleshooting| integration validation| end to end testing| and KPI reporting.
- Serve as the top tier in fault identification| isolation| analysis| and resolution for IP & Access network related technology platforms.
- Engage in performance and fault analysis for issues requiring in-depth| extended investigation. Recommend unique approaches to issue resolution| including situation analysis| testing strategies| and fault reproduction.
- Responsible for configuration| management and maintenance of IP & Access network elements and technology platforms.
- Provide expert technology platform support of change control process including impact analysis| method of procedure review| implementation and verification.
- Maintain all related network design and support documentation.
- Design and implement automations across Network Operations using combination of in house and open source development tools.
- Implementing and reviewing network tools/scripts.
- Identify new automation opportunities based on data driven analysis.
- Responsible for ensuring seamless introduction of new technology platforms and services into Enterprise Network Operations.
- Communicate with engineering regarding identified logical and physical network design issues and network performance.
- Must be willing to work in an on-call environment.
- Adhere to all policy and legal requirements under Health and Safety legislation.
- Essential Skills:
- Degree or Diploma in Networking or Technology.
- 5+ years experience in Service Provider environment strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Data analytics and Log parsing into tools: I.e. Splunk| Grafana and others is an asset
- Innovation/Creative Thinking| Problem Solving/Judgment| Achievement Orientation and Listening| Understanding and Responding.
- Experience with networking: routers/switches/firewalls| routing| subneting and network protocols.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocol| specifically relating to the routing of IP packets (OSPF| ISIS| BGP| EIGRP| MPLS| MPLS VPN| and Multicasting)
- Experience-based knowledge of Nokia (ALU) Service Router 7750SR| 7210-SaS platforms and services TiMOS/SR OS| 5620 NSP/CPAM| Software.
- NRS-II+ certification considered an asset.
- Experience-based knowledge of Nokia 7360 XGS-PON & 5520 AMS or other vendor OLT solution.
- In-depth knowledge of Security/DDoS Mitigation systems.
- Lean-Six Sigma| considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment| in an organized| methodical and pleasant manner
- Ability to take ownership and co-ordinate resolution of network related problems
- Provide expert technology platform support of change control process including impact analysis| method of procedure review| implementation and verification
- Outstanding analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills
- Effective oral and written communication
