Associate Engineer - Packet Core

Ericsson; Dadri; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 10,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Engineer to manage and execute maintenance activities for Packet Core services. This role is crucial for ensuring that customer services are continuously available and meet performance standards. You will leverage your technical expertise in GSM protocols and Packet Core Nodes, collaborating with various service areas to enhance network infrastructure. If you possess strong problem-solving skills and a background in Electronics & Communications, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of CORE nodes such as SGSN, MME, GGSN, DNS.
• Good expertise in GSM protocols and understanding of 3GPP TS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in change management for Packet Core Operations.
• Interact with other Service areas for maintenance of Packet Core Infrastructure.

Skills

GSM Protocols (SS7, ISUP, SIGTRAN, MAP, SCCP, Diameter)

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Packet Core Nodes (vEPC, MME/EPG)

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Electronics & Communications

Tools

Multi-Vendor Platforms (Cisco, Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE)

Job description

About this opportunity

This Job Role is responsible for the coordination, management, and execution of proactive and reactive maintenance activities that require a higher level of support than that offered by the 2nd Level Operations. This shall ensure that the services provided to customers are continuously available and performing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels.

We believe in trust - we trust each other to do the right things!
We believe in taking decisions as close to the product and technical expertise as possible.

What you will do

• Provide support in change management for the Packet Core Operations Data Network and serve as the Operations Engineer in Packet Core that includes GSM, GPRS, WCDMA, LTE technologies. Nodes include vEPC (Evolved Packet Core) MME/EPG on Virtual Platform.
• Multi-Vendor Platform experience (Cisco/Huawei/Ericsson/Nokia/ZTE) is not required but preferred.
• Provide input and suggestions for improving all operational aspects related to Packet Core Services and Network infrastructure to enhance the quality of the services end to end.
• Assess the need for system reconfigurations (minor or significant), make recommendations, and execute as required.
• Interact with other Service areas (IP and Backbone) for continuous maintenance and monitoring of the Packet Core Infrastructure.

You will bring

• Technical Knowledge of specific CORE nodes such as SGSN, MME, GGSN, DNS.
• Understanding of all processes, routine activities, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with Packet Core Nodes including vEPC (Evolved Packet Core) such as MME/EPG on Virtual Platform.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Technical Competence: Good expertise in GSM Protocols (SS7, ISUP, SIGTRAN, MAP, SCCP, Diameter), GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/IN Call flows, multiple test cases, AT, and clear understanding.
• Good exposure to SGSN/GGSN/DNS and other Packet Core Nodes from different vendors (Cisco, Huawei, Ericsson). Understanding of 3GPP TS standards.
• Key Qualification: B.E / B.Tech. in Electronics & Communications.