Telecom SME

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ICT consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for a Telecom Consultant for an initial 3-month contract. In this hybrid role, you will design disaster recovery strategies and develop telecom-specific plans. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various systems such as TXCare, Cisco's TACACS, and Unified Call Manager. If you are eager for your next opportunity, apply now to join this progressive organization that provides exceptional support and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing disaster recovery strategies for telecom systems.
• Strong knowledge of managing multiple telecom networks.
• Proven experience with Cisco and Nokia systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement disaster recovery plans for telecom systems.
• Conduct disaster recovery testing in collaboration with IT & OT teams.
• Ensure the security and reliability of telecom services during outages.

Skills

TXCare - OTN TX Care

Cisco TACACS

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Cisco Prime Optical

Nokia NFMP

Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)

CNMS‑NG

Zetron ACOM

Keymile UNEM

Networking and communication components

Job description

Telecom Consultant

3 Month contract initially
Based: Hybrid - Max 2 days p/w onsite in Warrington
Rate: £300 - £325 p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Telecom Consultant to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• The design of disaster recovery strategies for the telecom systems and networking components that ensures reliable, secure, and rapid recovery of telecom services during outages or cyber incidents.
• Development of a telecom‑specific disaster recovery plan aligned with the company's overall OT DR strategy. Define RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) for telecom services.
• Work closely with Business Continuity, IT & OT operations team to conduct the disaster recovery testing of telecom services, and tabletop exercises to validate recovery procedures.

Key Skills & Experience

• TXCare - OTN TX Care - manage the multiple Xtran networks.
• Cisco TACACS - AAA/Radius solution authenticates users to allow the ability to view or modify Cisco and Nokia (ODN) config when logging into the switch/router.
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure - Cisco Management System for ODN (Operational Data Network) & NGN (Next Generation Network) routers and switches.
• Cisco Prime Optical - Cisco Prime Optical for managing Cisco ONS SDH nodes.
• Nokia NFMP - Nokia Network Functions Manager for Packet (NFM-P) for managing the Nokia ODN network.
• Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) - Manages Substation Telephony devices VoIP phones, SIP cards and Voice gateways for analogue phones.
• CNMS‑NG (Commtel Network Management System - Next Generation) - Manages Avara PDH/SDH devices (alarms and device backup). SNMP trap destination for basic telecoms equipment such as modems, radios, battery chargers, etc. This system manages the majority of the telecoms devices. Ongoing project to make the system geographically redundant.
• Zetron ACOM - Control room telephony system (differs from CUCM but they do interface with one another).
• Keymile UNEM (Unified Network Element Manager) - Manages Keymile and Milegate devices.
• Strong understanding about the networking and communication components such as data network, IEC 61850, PDH, SDH and MPLS TP.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.