BO CS Core Manager

Arab National Bank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled network operations specialist to manage and maintain core network systems. This role demands extensive experience in IMS/WCDMA/GSM core network management, exceptional troubleshooting abilities, and a deep understanding of signaling protocols. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing performance metrics and adapting to evolving technologies. Join a dynamic team and contribute to optimizing network performance while ensuring seamless integration of new nodes and configurations. If you are passionate about telecommunications and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IMS/WCDMA/GSM core network management.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills for traffic-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain core network operations effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve traffic-related issues across components.
• Interpret network design documents to ensure correct implementation.

Skills

Advanced Operations & Maintenance Experience

Troubleshooting Skills

Signaling Protocols Knowledge

Network Topology Expertise

Tracing Skills

Performance Metrics

Configuration Knowledge

Node Integration Skills

HLR Data Management

HW Troubleshooting

AXE Upgrades

Emergency Handling

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexibility to adapt to changing technology

Tools

Primus

MHWEB

ERICOLL

KCS

Wireshark

Job description

Technical Competence

• Advanced Operations & Maintenance Experience: Extensive experience in IMS/WCDMA/GSM core network management, specifically with BSP, AXE, and MGW CPP platforms.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting skills for traffic-related issues across various components, including IMS CSCF, MTAS, SBC, IP Works, Nels, MSS, MSC, FNR/HLR, STP, and MGW, using existing procedures, methods, and tools.
• Signaling Protocols Knowledge: Deep understanding of signaling protocols such as SS7/IP, GCP, CAP, MAP, INAP, SCCP, ISUP, BICC, SIP, Diameter, SGsAP, and ATM.
• Network Topology Expertise: Excellent knowledge of network topology, traffic handling capabilities, and traffic characteristics.
• Tracing Skills: Proficient in using protocol analyzers (e.g., K15, Masterclaw, Wireshark) for detailed traffic analysis.
• Performance Metrics: Strong knowledge of STS performance reports and experience in maintaining and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as LU, ASR, Paging, and Handover (HO).
• Configuration Knowledge: Familiarity with DT-related configurations, including A, B, IMSI, EOS analysis, signaling and traffic routing, nodes integration, and triggering tables.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience using tools like Primus, MHWEB, ERICOLL, and KCS.
• Network Design Interpretation: Ability to interpret network design documents to prevent errors and ensure correct implementation of change requests.
• Node Integration Skills: Excellent skills in integrating new nodes, including RNC, BSC, and VAS nodes (e.g., SMSc, ICS).
• HLR Data Management: Experience handling HLR data, including subscriber profiles and HLR redundancy.
• HW Troubleshooting: Good skills in troubleshooting hardware-related issues (e.g., APZ21250/40, APG).
• AXE Upgrades: Experience with hardware and software AXE upgrades.
• Emergency Handling: Very good skills in emergency handling situations.
• CELLO Platform Experience: Good experience with CELLO platform, MO-Shell, FTP, and Telnet.

Skills

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing technology and processes.