Fixed Mobile Convergence Network Performance Lead

Isle of Man

Permanent

Our client seeks a Fixed Mobile Convergence Network Performance Lead to join their team.

Role: Supporting the CIIM Mobile Core and RAN (Radio Access Network) network. Lead RAN optimisation across the CIIM RAN. Lead KPI analysis dashboards and recommended improvements across the RAN and Core. Lead automation across the FMC team with AI, tooling and reporting. Lead the RAN and Core tools to aid with enhancing and aiding troubleshooting across the FMC technical estate. To be responsible for the evolution, operations and maintenance of the Mobile network components including RAN and Core. Support the wider business with analytics and mobile performance information for new product deployment and marketing information

Key Responsibilities:

Drive all KPI and analytics and automation across the Fixed Mobile Converged networks.
Perform and oversee project work as required to enhance or evolve existing systems or the network.
Oversee and contribute to RFPs for new deployments in the Fixed Mobile Convergence Team.
Assist within the team and wider business for FMC network evolution, changes and new business and consumer product offerings.
Operations and maintenance of the mobile core and RAN components.
As the mobile network evolves introduce and support technologies such as 5G SA, VoIP/VoWi-Fi, QoS, etc.
Perform regular maintenance and monitor system KPIs to ensure the high availability of all systems.
Assist other business units in roup with fixed and mobile issues, solutions projects.
Assist as necessary with customer and core fault resolution.
Work with the Security Architect to (a) review assets, identify weaknesses and ensure appropriate security is maintained; (b) to ensure the Security strategy is implemented including the integration from within your domain with the security technology and tools.
Understand and comply with the licence, Data Protection Law and Health and Safety responsibilities and other regulatory rules applying to the position.
Undertake appropriate security awareness training covering information security, data protection, financial crime and payment card data and comply with their information security responsibilities.
Due to the nature of this position, the postholder must hold a satisfactory Basic Police Disclosure.

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Strong understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G mobile networking and associated core.
Strong understanding of mobile network performance management and RAN optimisation principles, including accessibility, retainability, mobility, integrity, availability and capacity KPIs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret network datasets, identify performance trends and anomalies, correlate KPIs and determine likely root causes.
Understanding of AI/ML and their application to telecom network operations, optimisation and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of protocols utilised in a mobile network including but not limited SCTP, BSSAP, RANNAP, SIP, Diameter, SS7 etc.
Mobile RAN and Core network experience.
Knowledge of IP networks, routers, switches, dynamic routing protocols and an Investigate security alerts and provide incident response within your domain.
If/When potential weaknesses, attacks, intrusions, unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity are identified, assist in the implementation of mitigations, including vulnerability management.

Desirable:

Experience developing AI-assisted network troubleshooting, diagnostic or knowledge management tools.
Understanding of UNIX and some programming or scripting experience.
Prince2/PMP training or qualification.
Experience working with a small telecommunications operator.

Your specialist: Debbie Amankwa

Quote job ref: 16961

Hi, I'm Debbie and I look forward to receiving your submission for this fantastic opportunity with this business.