Mobile Core Network Engineer

Our client, a leading telecommunication mobile service provider is urgently looking for Mobile Core Network Engineer;
Job description/responsibilities:
• Provide 2nd level O&M (Hardware & Software) for GSM core network.
• MSC SERVER, MGW, SIWF, IGWB support.
• Subscriber complains handling.
• Integration support: Support testing between E/// MSC/VLR to HLR/AUC, BSC, SCP, VMS, SMS, GMLC,GPRS,e.t.c.
GPRS, etc.
• Implementation of any cutover of new services, major network changes, and checking statistics after implementation.
• Approving the work-orders prepared and checked by DT group before loading to re-evaluate the affect on the network.
• Providing technical support for integrating any new services/projects.
• Providing technical support for other departments in STC for any technical issues related to Directpoint nodes as Engineering, Performance, Quality, Billing, and Customer Care, Provisioning & Mediation.
• Providing technical support for inter-working problems with other vendors.
• Providing second line and 24-hour support for all Directpoint nodes (MSC SERVER/MGW/SIWF/IGWB) escalated from NMC surveillance & Field Engineers.
• Create GCRMS ticket & follow up, troubleshooting the problem etc.
• Following up the upgrades for all SS nodes, and performing network general tests after implementation in the pilot node.
• Periodic auditing for the network performance through statistics.
• Providing technical training for local staff.
• Making operational standards and procedures, supervised daily operations and maintenance of different node/hardware types.
• Preparation of contingency plans for special occasions, and emergency situations.
• Working with performance group for enhancing the network performance as changing SS7 routing.
• Definition of statistics files, measurement programs and demand reports on all SS nodes.
• Serve as interface to product and technical managers regarding product issues, i.e. capacity requirements, product upgrades, etc.
• Provide quick temporary solution to prevent service loss in emergency situations.
• Health check and DT audit for the new node.
Required Experience:
1. Telecommunication / Electronics or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Degree from recognized University or equivalent thereof.
2. Minimum 3 years experience on O&M activities in the GSM technology related networks.
3. Minimum Requirement level of courses related to GSM and E/// MSC.
4. Good knowledge of mobile telephony Traffic scenario (GSM & UMTS)
5. Extensive Knowledge of Core Network SS7 Signaling protocol (BSSAP,MAP,ISUP,CAP,CS1+,GCP,RANAP,BICC,IPBCP)
6. Extensive knowledge of Core network Signaling routing (SCCP,MTP/MTP3b/M3UA)
7. Good troubleshooting experience on MSOFTX3000/MGW/SIWF/IGWB
8. Good knowledge of exchange definition like A & B number analysis, GT analysis, Routing case etc.
9. Working level of PC software packages.
10. Strong command of the English language, Arabic language knowledge will be considered as an advantage.
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (team work, commitments, self motivation).
12. High creativity and innovation.
13. Effective delegation by using all available resources.
14. Organizational Awareness.
15. Able to work under high pressure.
16. Customer focus.
Educational Qualifications:

1、 Education: university degree in Telecoms
2、Language Skills: English and knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage