Network Engineer

Job Roles and Responsibilities

1. Change Management (CM):

• Conduct tabletop reviews, MOP conflict management, ICD approvals, and CM manual reporting.
• Coordinate minor and major method of procedure (MOP) activities across multiple domains.
• Participate in Kamustahan cadence meetings for alignment and updates.
• Manage service change governance tasks such as CRF closure, audits, FT reports, and incident follow-ups.

1. Integration and Project Support:

• Participate in project planning, technical meetings, and system integration activities.
• Execute service and regression testing, health checks, traffic routing, provisioning, and profile validation.
• Perform service validation for new features, software upgrades, or patches across network platforms.
• Provide standby support, issue isolation (log checking, reconciliation), and triage for project-related concerns.
• Contribute to database clean-up (HSS, MNP, AAA), backend provisioning, and VIMS management.

1. Testbed (TB) Management:

• Maintain physical and logical audits of testbed infrastructure, including grooming, signal strength measurements, and BOQ audits.
• Monitor system and service health checks using manual or automated tools (JRATI, scripts).
• Handle testbed incident support and preventive maintenance, including license monitoring and environmental checks.
• Support in testbed projects (escort, power tapping, cleanup), and maintain inventory and configuration consistency.

1. System & Service Validation:

• Execute IOT (interoperability testing), parametric and SIP testing, acceptance test simulations (SAT, HAT, iSAT).
• Coordinate DPI/DPC testing, SIGOS test script execution, and token management for test automation platforms.
• Conduct firewall, provisioning system, and integration scenario validations.

1. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track testing and rollout statuses, coordinate issue resolutions with Site Leads and PMs.
• Generate and present regular reports for management dashboards (Beehive, TIP/SIP, FT Reports).
• Manage system alarms, monitor performance KPIs, and support logging, license updates, and system backups.

Job Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.

Professional Certifications (optional but preferred):

• Cisco (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)
• Juniper (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS)
• ITIL Foundation (for Change Management)
• Nokia, Huawei, or Ericsson network certifications
• Has attended trainings on 2G, LTE & 5G 101
• Has attended Huawei and/or Nokia RAN trainings

Professional Experience

25 years experience in Telecom Network Operations, Integration, or Change Management.

Proven track record in:

• Managing Method of Procedure (MOP) implementations and change controls.
• Supporting live network deployments and system integration projects.
• Executing network and service validation (e.g., SAT, HAT, regression testing).

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Telecom Network Architecture:

• Mobile Core (e.g., UDM, PCRF, USSD, IMS)
• IP Backbone & Access (B2B, BB Core, Aggregation)
• NFV / SDN / Virtualized Infrastructure
• IT-NMS and Network Orchestration

Proficient in:

• Familiarity with Mobile Technology (2G, LTE, 5G)
• Knowledgeable in basic mobile technology service testing
• Change Management Tools (e.g., CMNAC, Starfield, ICD Portal)

SICE validation and CRF processes

• Alarm & Monitoring Tools
• Regression Testing and Sigos automated test execution
• Log analysis and bash scripting in Linux/Unix environments

Tool Familiarity

Tools: SICE, CMNAC, Starfield, ICD Portal, Beehive, Sigos, JRATI, SNOW (ServiceNow)

Proficient with:

• Expert in MS Excel / Google Sheets (data tracking, reporting, advanced functions)
• Programming skills for automation or data processing (e.g., Python, shell scripting)
• Command Line Interface (CLI) for validation and system access
• Basic network test tools: ping, traceroute, TCPdump, NetAct (or equivalent OSS/NMS)

Soft Skills & Work Habits

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
• Able to work under pressure in mission-critical network environments
• Willingness to support night/weekend changes and on-call support
• Team player with a proactive, detail-oriented work ethic