Heading is looking for his client in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, a RAN Engineer (M/F) for Maputo

RAN Engineer

  • Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Perform Second or third line support for all RAN Wireless NEs (Network Elements);
  • Carry out daily/weekly/monthly network maintenance operations and upgrading tasks needed in limiting the impact on the production network;
  • Provide Remote support to all FMs (Field Maintenance) teams if required;
  • Routine network analysis, including Best/worst/sleeping cell analysis, resolution, and tracking; VSWR tracking;
  • Good understanding of Single-mode and multi-mode site solutions;
  • General understanding of traffic control algorithms and redundancy mechanisms of the RNC/BSC;
  • Good command of 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM heavy traffic preventive measures and emergency measures;
  • Good command of basic ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) test items and methods and capability to conduct basic ATP tests;
  • Good command of principles and implementation of comprehensive energy-saving solutions for wireless sites;
  • General understanding of common antenna specifications and components (including those for indoor coverage);
  • General understanding of power units, conversion relationships, and test methods;
  • Responsible to maintain all network & individual Wireless NEs KPI to agreed values;
  • Escalate the CSR (Customer Service Request) ticket to the support team if the issue is not solved within the agreed time, and follow-up until solved;
  • Configuration Management and implementation of the plan provided by planning;
  • Implement planned activities, like BSC/RNC/NodeB/EnodeB/gnodeB Migrations, Site Re-homing, and Integration of new nodes into the network;
  • Check the Network Utilization on a daily basis and then suggest and implement the Radio/TC expansion;
  • Implementation of New Software/CDs whenever available / Required;
  • Ensure Trouble ticket management, Fault diagnosis, Remote fault resolution, Management, and control;
  • Monitor the system’s critical/Major alarms on a daily basis and perform activities to minimize their occurrence;
  • Attend weekly wireless RAN meetings with the customer and be responsible for providing valid answers to all customer concerns.

Education and Profissional Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a strictly related Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field;
  • Technical certifications in wireless network systems (e.g., 4G/5G Radio Access Network configurations from tier-1 telecom vendors) are highly preferred;
  • Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven hands-on experience in wireless network operations, optimization, or RAN engineering;\Experience acting as an escalation point (Tier 2 or Tier 3 support) within an active telecom operator or vendor network infrastructure environment is essential.

Skills and Competencies

  • Extensive knowledge in troubleshooting Radio wireless related issues.
  • Fully understand the O&M environment & Requirements.
  • Complete knowledge of all wireless RAN related KPIs and troubleshooting.
  • Complete Understanding and hands-on experience with all wireless related Tools.
  • Complete understanding of Call flow and able to understand and analyze Traces/logs.
  • Performance management and stats collection from NetAct (KPI Browser, Reporting Suite).
  • Customer Expectation Management.
  • Configuration Management and implementation of the provided plan. 

HOW TO APPLY?

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5825 – RAN Engineer (M/F) – Maputo