Ericsson Configuration Engineer

Overall Purpose:

• Core Data Build Engineer is responsible for data configuration activity within the core network elements. The current equipment for the work in this role is supplied by Ericsson, but currently being introduced into the core network are Mavenir IMS, and Nokia CUDB.

Key Accountabilities:

Delivery Excellence:

• Preparing and loading Cell / BSC / RNC / Femto / PANI related data build on MBCs in support of Radio Programmes, Fixed Network Programmes and 4G Network Expansion Programmes
• Support BAU, WRF and Projects loading data across impacted 2G/3G/IMS nodes, including Testbed, in accordance with Core Network Plans and Customer Change Management Processes.
• Work as part of a Team delivering more complex Projects under the guidance of the Network Data Group Manager or nominated Specialist Data Build Engineer, including supervision of related Project activities supported by Junior Data Build Engineers.
• Review and Validate Core Network Plans as part of Data Build Quality Processes
• Conduct data validation/auditing processes and interactions which are required for new element integration
• Support network operations in faulting customer affecting failures and reduce customer lost hours. This may include formal Call Out Rota.
• Ensure data integrity across the network (Audits) with Ericsson mobile network core data build techniques across 2G/3G/IMS nodes
• Ensure CRQs are updated in accordance with TUK OPE Guidelines, including adding appropriate notes reflecting current status and completion/cancellation of CRQs.
• Own and event control implementation activities for low impact and low risk changes

Quality Assurance:

• Functions as per QMS (quality management system) procedures Performs Quality Control processes in accordance with set guidelines Ensures quality targets laid out are met for the processes owned Follows all the customers change management and incident processes.

Authorities:

• The authority is a consequence of the nature of the job and of the tasks established or delegated as allocated by The Network Data Group Manager

Required competencies:

• Desirable for a BA/BSc degree in Engineering or Computer Science;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in voice core data building using Ericsson equipment is mandatory.
• Strong technical background in the Telecommunications and Data Network configuration field as well as an understanding of all key elements that make up a mobile network;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of data script building tools (e.g. Ericsson); Good knowledge of the Ericsson IMS core data build techniques.
• Experience in Planning systems, customer is using Magnet Plus
• Experience in the Remedy Change Management and Incident modules is required Able to communicate in English Language both verbally and written Level A Willingness to travel within Europe if required.