Main tasks:
· Determine and lead on all aspects of signalling design configuration to ensure that VMO2 has a robust, cost-effective signalling network of high integrity to support the growth of the existing GSM/GPRS/3G/4G/5G networks.
· Support the Signalling Design, Architecture and Planning manager in evolving the architecture to support 2G/3G/4G & 5G networks.
· Capacity planning and performance monitoring and management of the VMO2 signalling network.
· Production of integration plans for the introduction of new nodes and platforms.
· Maintaining the Magnet asset database in order to ensure data integrity for MTP, SCCP, link monitoring and signalling devices.
· Maintenance and control of the LLD documentation to ensure data integrity.
· Produce structural, functional and physical design documents for Network elements.
· Produce plans to establish signalling architecture changes.
· Supplier liaison to identify element functionality.
· Dimension signalling/IP elements to meet forecast demand.
· Evaluate any signalling anomalies and design/plan resolutions to maintain signalling network integrity.
· Represent the signalling team for new company initiatives and identify impacted areas.
· Identify and assess impact of new protocol standards and produce Statement of Requirements for vendors to meet network evolution requirements.
· Review supplier Statement of Compliance documents.
· Produce signalling impact assessments.
· Identify and maintain a database of the relevant protocol versions currently in use within the O2 SS7 network.
- Produce high level call flows for 2G/3G/4G & 5G services.
