Assistant Manager PS Configuration Management

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G in Islamabad is seeking a seasoned PS Core Network Engineer to manage the overall operations of the PS Core, including ATCA/Cloud/SPC platforms, data services across 2G/3G/4G/5G, Policy control, VoWiFi, CDN and DNS integration.

You will drive availability to 99.999%, coordinate with vendors, lead a small team, monitor KPIs, manage network data and documentation, and oversee upgrades to prevent service impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Electrical or CS or related degree.
• 6+ years in relevant field with at least 1 year in team management.
• Strong follow-up, presentation, pressure handling and deadline orientation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of network resources at 99.999% at all times.
• Manage SCP / VAS and Packet Core Domain.
• Maintain and resolve identified issues; drive KPI improvements.
• Manage network data and documentation including KPI data and help files.
• Coordinate with vendors for emergencies and replacements of faulty hardware.
• Oversee upgrades/patches to avoid adverse network impact.

Skills

Follow Up

Presentation Skills

Work Under Pressure

Deadline Orientation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Computer Science) or related degree

Job description

Job Purpose:

To manage the overall operations of PS Core network including huawei PS Core (ATCA /Cloud /SPC) including services; Data services 2G/3G/4G/5G, Policy control and effective management, Vo Wifi Services, CDN Network Management & DNS integration and operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• To ensure availability of the network resources as it should be maintained at 99.999 % at all times.
• The network comprises of SCP / VAS and Packet Core Domain.
• Maintaining and resolution of identified issues
• To ensure that system KPIs are above threshold and to find the root cause of degraded area and ensure the implementation of the solutions which can improve KPIs as per own experience or vendor suggestion.
• Network data management to keep record of updated VAS / PS network data and relative documentation including help files, KPI data, supporting software etc.
• Integration of New nodes Coordination with the relevant teams to implement the new changes in the network comprising of new nodes as per marketing requirement or the expansion of the network as per O & M requirement.
• Complete HAT / PAT and service testing before commissioning.
• To co-ordinate with multiple vendors for emergency situation handling / Replacement of faulty hardware.
• To ensure that any up gradation, patch implementation should not have an adverse impact on the current network.
• Definition and implementation of automated procedures or processes to optimize the daily routines / tasks in order to get a better output in minimal time used.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• in principle to have a minimum Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Computer Science) or other relevant degree.

Work Experience:

• Should have preferably 6+ Years of experience in relevant field plus 1-year minimum experience in managing team.

Skills – Generic:

• Great Follow Up
• Good Presentation Skills
• Capability to work under high pressure
• Expert in Meeting the deadlines

Skills – Job Specific:

• Developed expertise over miscellaneous PS Core system used in CMPAK including, Packet Core, CDN, DNS and PCRF domains
• Good understanding of GSM international roaming mechanism. Highly skilled in packet level issue identification and troubleshooting.
• Adequate knowledge related to the Datacom nodes like router/switches / firewalls.