Assistant Manager - Microwave - IP & Carrier Ethernet (Ericsson - Mini Link)

Job Description

Job title - Assistant Manager - Microwave - IP & Carrier Ethernet (Ericsson - Mini Link)
 

Location: Chennai / Pune
 

Working Hours: 

•    These might differ based on customer requirements and shift pattern.
•    24x7 environment (Majorly Australian Shift timing – starts between 1:30 AM to 3:30 AM)

Job Summary:

The Fixed Wireless site expansion program expands the coverage and uplift wholesale speeds available on the fixed wireless network. This fixed wireless access expansion program will involve upgrading and configuring various network elements across Transmission, RAN & RF.
This position involves the coordination and execution of migration, integration, and optimization activities for Fixed Wireless Access Network elements such as Mini-links, Basebands, NPU’s, RRU’s, Cisco ASR, Cisco NCS540 etc.

Roles & Responsibility:

CISCO Transmission (TX) & Ericsson Mini Link domain activities:

•    Large Wireless Router (Cisco) and Small Wireless Router (Cisco) integration, migration, and    configuration  
•    Ericsson Mini-Link chassis or Network Processor Unit (NPU) swap or migration
•    Base Band Port Expansion from 1Gig to 10Gig.
•    Transmission Node link upgrades, with multiple configurations.
•    Upgrades completed as per program schedules, to the committed volumes and expectation of tight timeframes.
•    Ensure network is uplifted to new hardware & firmware versions.
•    Coordinate pre-configuration, site integration, migration activities and review site design.
•    Coordinate pre/post activity end user health checks, stakeholder communication and Post Implementation Review.

Mandatory skills:

•    Ericsson - Mini Link - 6692/6693
•    Configuration & Troubleshooting
•    XPic configuration
•    Microwave link upgrade

Additional skills:

•    Cisco
•    Ceragon & NEC (MW equipment)
•    ENM
•    JSON scripting
•    Traffic node
•    Unix

Technical Competencies

Tools & Systems Knowledge:

•    Ericsson ENM, BMC Remedy, CPNR – Cisco Prime Network Registrar, MASA- Cisco License Generator
•    WinFiol/Secure CRT, Appian, CNC - Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, NGDM
•    ELIS / CORA, IPACT, EPNM – Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, TSI sharepoint folder.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

•    Ericsson BB 66xx/RP 66xx integration & Troubleshooting
•    Ericsson eNB/gNB upgrade and integration, which covers Software Upgrades, Cell configuration, neighbour list preparation etc.
•    Migration of Customers from existing eNB to temporary setup, and migration of customers from temporary setup to upgraded eNB/gNB setup, including Pre-Post checks.
•    Coordinating with the field team for VSWR Test, Optics Test and RF Validation testing
•    4G & 5G Throughput testing.
•    Decommissioning of temporary setup.
•    Ericsson RRU / AIR
•    Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience in Telecommunications Engineering 
•    Understanding and working experience in the management and configuration of Cisco routers, Ericsson LTE, network management and configuration systems.
•    A Strong background in fixed wireless access network or radio networks with experience on LTE specifically on Ericsson hardware is highly desired.
•    Solid routing/switching background, ideally on Cisco devices (fixed wireless configuration activities are deployed on Cisco routers). 
•    Demonstrated ability to work to develop their functional competencies through process improvements.
•    Familiarity with current telecommunications technology developments.
•    Demonstrated ability to deliver in a rapidly evolving technical environment.
•    The ability to develop and implement complex processes and procedures.

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

•    Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience in Telecommunications Engineering with experience in a managerial/supervisor Knowledge
•    Graduation in Telecommunications/ Electronics
•    Proficient in MS Office Suite 
•    Proficient in reading, writing & speaking of English Language