Job Description :

Nokia is looking for a well experienced NW Perf and Optimization Engineer. The objective of this position is to provide planning and optimization services remotely for managed services for global customers.

Roles :

• NW Perf and Optimization Engineer involves network performance assessment, audits, and network performance enhancements (optimization) on a regular basis.
• Identifies and solves proactively demanding problems and communicates them to key stakeholders for resolution.
• Ability to optimize network with all components based on traffic trends and customer forecasts.
• Accountable for the timely development and delivery of complex engineering design and support deliveries, focusing mainly on the delivery of the customer GSM/UMTS/LTE core networks.
• Ability to compile Optimised system parameters to tune the network.
• Understanding of overall customer (managed services) network architecture with end to end understanding of traffic flow.
• Enhancement of network architecture design, and configuration (Data fills), Capacity planning, network interface analysis and design, and overall engineering support based on ongoing traffic trends.
• A key strategic objective of the position is to interface with the NOKIA (NET) Global community (CoDe, SSMs and Product team, etc.) and to negotiate support and tech transfer from these contacts.
• Provides technical network planning and optimization support to assist customers in network rollout/modernization. Prepares/compiles NOKIA (NET) product information/configuration source data.
• To proactively help Local NPO and Project teams identify and collect required inputs for network planning and optimization tasks
• Provides project engagement support within a remote delivery framework and ensures that all deliveries strictly adhere to negotiated deadlines.
• Familiar and up-to-date with the latest guidelines, engineering rules on how to dimension, and plan various network elements including IPA/DX/ATCA platforms.
• Applies Global best practices work instructions/processes/tools ensuring high quality and timely deliveries.
• Applies knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve complex network problems.
• SD Representation in customer/project interface and acts like a Single Point of Contact for all technical/project-related matters.
• Supports the MS NPO Manager with general and team management issues.
• Manages technical accountabilities of a small team of technical experts.
• Mentors Network Planning and Optimisation skills of Junior team members.

Qualifications :

• Good understanding of technical specifications (like 3GPP, LTE) relevant to CS/PS/CC/IP Domain.
• Good Knowledge of protocols like SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE.
• Protocols – MAP/ISUP/, TCP/IP e.t.c .Knowledge of IP Networking Protocols (RIP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS). Knowledge of routing protocols like MPBGP, MPLS, PBR, ACL, VLAN, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, Ethernet. Hands-on Experience in supporting MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, LDP, RSVP, TE, VPLS, etc.
• Good knowledge of Network Dimensioning and Performance Measurement tools.
• Experience in NOKIA PS (SGSN/GGSN/MME/SAE-GW) or CS (2G/3G MSS, MGW, HLR) systems design, planning, and/or optimization preferred.
• Ability/knowledge of multi-vendor products (ALU/Ericsson/Huawei/ZTE etc) based on business/project requirements.
• Stronghold on core network assessment and optimization.
• The ability to commission/integrate NOKIA 2G/3G network elements and troubleshooting etc. is an added advantage.
• PS Core Nokia SGSN/GGSN/MME/SAE-GW/FNS/FNG/ Nokia ATCA/Cloud.
• CS core Nokia DX/IPA/ATCA/OTAs/oBGW.
• Converged Core SDM (HSS, NT-HLR, NDS), IMS, Platform (ATCA,HP Cloud), CSCF.
• IP Juniper (EX-4200, M120, M10i, M7i), Extreme (BD-8810,BD-8806, Alpine 3804, 3805, X450a-48tdc, Summit48si), Ericsson (SmartEdge), Huawei , Alcatel Lucent (7750-SR12, 7750-SR7, 7705 SAR-18, 7210 SAS-E, 7210 SAS-M), Security products ( SRX 3600, SRX 5800, NetScreen 2000/ISG1000/SSG-520M.).

Skills :

• Solid understanding of Mobile Core, IP, and VAS networks.
• Solid Network planning and Design exposure – Good understanding of operator.

About Us :

At Nokia, we create technology to connect the world. Developing and delivering the industry’s only end-to-end portfolio of network equipment, software, services, and licensing that is available globally. Through our research teams, including the world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia is leading the world to adopt end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure, and capable of revolutionizing lives, economies, and societies. Nokia adheres to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality, and integrity. A truly global company, we are 160 nationalities working in more than 100 countries.

Imagine creating technology that has the potential to change the world. Working with us, you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help to overcome some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. At Nokia, employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Nokia culture welcomes people as their true selves. Come create the technology to connect the world.