Roaming Engineer

Reporting to:                   Team leader

Range:                            R3

Department:                   IT & Network – Operations & Maintenance

Role Purpose:

• IR testing and roaming troubleshooting.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

Major responsibility:

1. Test and launch VOICE, CAMEL, GPRS (Inbound and Outbound Roaming).
2. Technical implementation for roaming partners’ data in MSC, HLR IN, GPRS nodes.
3. Work closely with TADIG team for validation of IREG tests.
4. Technical Fault Resolution (including technical support for live services/partners).
5. New Services Testing.

 

Main Duties

• IREG Testing with new Roaming Partners (IR24, IR32 IR35, IR50).
• Implement in MSS, IN, for new Roaming Partner data as well as IR.21 updates of existing Roaming relationships.
• Testing of Roaming VAS.
• To tackle all roaming related technical problems. Troubleshooting and resolution of any Roaming issues. Responsible for resolving all IR issues.
• Interact with Signaling provider, Intl carrier and roaming partner for resolution of LU and call connectivity issues. Ability to take SS7 and ISUP traces, analyze the data to identify and resolve any issues
• Escalate issues to RP Network Engineering.
• Coordinate IREG Activities with our RP teams (including Tests scheduling and SIM exchange).

 

 

Academic/ Professional Qualifications Minimum 3 years experience in Core Network. Excellent knowledge of CAMEL issues and resolution. Strong knowledge of Core Network Management and design. Proficiency in the use of the protocol analyzer (K12, K15) Good knowledge of SS7 protocols (ISUP, CAP, MAP, SIGTRAN etc) Project coordination experience.

Key Competencies: Fluency in English is essential; any other language skills would be a definite advantage. Excellent communication skills. Cross-group collaboration skills to get things done Organized and result oriented with good time management. Good relationships with mobile operators from previous working contacts is strongly appreciate An achiever in terms of delivering key objectives and targets.

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.

 

Application should be sent by latest 16^th April 2013, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Apply through www.orange-tkl.co.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.