Strategy & Technology Innovation - Core & Cloud Sr. Engineer

Job Brief

The Strategy & Technology Innovation – Core & Cloud Sr. Engineer is responsible for leading Umniah's core network and cloud infrastructure initiatives, ensuring optimal performance strategy, reliability, and innovation in alignment with business objectives. He will oversee the planning and processes of Umniah's core network elements provided by the vendor such as Huawei and other vendors, as well as Cisco, Juniper, and other equipment for IP network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting the strategies of cloud-based digital platforms, leveraging technologies such as Huawei Cloud and Virtualization, Cisco, Juniper, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Auditing network design and proposing strategy recommendations for core network elements such as HSS, MSC, MGW, SGSN, USN, UGW, IMS, and DEA.
• Reviewing core network planning activities to ensure scalability and performance optimization.
• Audit & help in drafting the deployment of cloud-based digital platforms and optimizing cloud resources for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implementing best practices for cloud infrastructure design, configuration, and management.
• Ensuring robust security measures for cloud-based assets and data protection, as well as compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Doing gap analysis for Umniah cloud infrastructure, identifying bottlenecks, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.
• Proposing automation and orchestration solutions to streamline cloud deployment and management processes
• Develop Use cases and POCs for Customer experiences improvement.

Requirements

Education :Bachelor Degree in Telecom/Computer Engineering

Level of Experience :Advanced Experience with 5+ Years of experience

Certifications & Licensure

Essential:

·       Huawei advance core network certificates.

·       Cisco certification such as CCNA, CCNP.

·       Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

·       Linux Certification

·       Cloud Virtualization Certification

·       IP routing and switching Certification.

Desirable:

·       Project Management Certification.

·       Presentation skills.

·       Reporting skills.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

·       Able to audit network design and propose strategy recommendations for Huawei core network elements including HSS, MSC, MGW, SGSN, USN, UGW, IMS, and DEA.

·       Proficiency in SIP, ISUP, MAP, CAP, RO, SS7, AAA, and Diameter protocols, with advanced design/troubleshooting capabilities.

·       Experience with WiFi Offloading, 3G, 4G, 5G SA and NSA, IMS, and VoLTE, VoWifi networks, with relevant advanced certifications.

·       Experience with best practices for cloud-native infrastructure design, configuration, and management to maximize reliability, availability, and scalability.

·       Strong understanding of CS KPIs, PS KPIs, NSS Operations, Roaming services VAS, NGN, and Cloud Systems.

·       Experience with network performance management tools such as EXFO CEM, smart Care etc.

·       Basic Knowledge of virtual testers, Sigos, USSD, NOR, SMSC, RBT, UNC, and vEPC.

·       Good knowledge of project management, service management, and network quality management.

·       Good knowledge of 5G technologies and big data concepts.

·       Strong understanding of protocols, technologies, and certifications relevant to core network and cloud infrastructure.

·       Excellent Experience with collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

·       In-depth understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, architectures, and best practices.

·       Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Orchestration platforms.

Desirable:

·       Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and services, including but not limited to Huawei Cloud, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·       Experience with solutions for automation and orchestration tools to streamline cloud deployment, provisioning, and management processes.

Last updated on May 6, 2024