ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider who's end client is in the Mobile Telecoms sector. We are assisting them with the search for a Packet Core Engineer on a contract basis. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Packet Core Engineer with expertise in EPC/LTE architecture and a strong understanding of call flows and integration processes. As a Packet Core Engineer, you will play a crucial role in configuring and integrating Ericsson & Cisco MME, PGW, and SGW to ensure seamless network operations. Key skills and responsibilities should include some of the following: Service Provisioning: Handle IPV4 to IPV6 migration for APNs, configure all APN-related settings in DNS, PGW-C, and PGW-U, and design and integrate IP within the packet core components. Architecture Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in EPC/LTE packet core architecture, including MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, and associated interfaces such as Diameter and Radius. Call Flow Understanding: Possess in-depth knowledge of call flows, including Authentication, Attach, PDU Session, Handover, etc., to troubleshoot and optimize network performance. Integration Expertise: Configure and integrate Ericsson & Cisco MME, PGW, and SGW to ensure smooth network operations. Messaging Services: Oversee messaging services, including MMS and SMS over NAS & IP, to guarantee efficient communication within the network. VoWiFi Deployment: Deploy Voice Over WiFi (VoWiFi) services using ePDG for improved voice communication over wireless networks. 5G Stand Alone Core Expertise: Understand 5G Core SBA architecture, including AMF, SMF, UPF, and associated interfaces, and manage 5G converged charging (N40) and IRAT mobility between 5G and 4G networks. Testing and Automation: Develop test plans, execute tests, capture and analyze traces, and implement test automation procedures to ensure network reliability and performance. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
29/04/2024
Project-based
ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider who's end client is in the Mobile Telecoms sector. We are assisting them with the search for a Packet Core Engineer on a contract basis. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Packet Core Engineer with expertise in EPC/LTE architecture and a strong understanding of call flows and integration processes. As a Packet Core Engineer, you will play a crucial role in configuring and integrating Ericsson & Cisco MME, PGW, and SGW to ensure seamless network operations. Key skills and responsibilities should include some of the following: Service Provisioning: Handle IPV4 to IPV6 migration for APNs, configure all APN-related settings in DNS, PGW-C, and PGW-U, and design and integrate IP within the packet core components. Architecture Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in EPC/LTE packet core architecture, including MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, and associated interfaces such as Diameter and Radius. Call Flow Understanding: Possess in-depth knowledge of call flows, including Authentication, Attach, PDU Session, Handover, etc., to troubleshoot and optimize network performance. Integration Expertise: Configure and integrate Ericsson & Cisco MME, PGW, and SGW to ensure smooth network operations. Messaging Services: Oversee messaging services, including MMS and SMS over NAS & IP, to guarantee efficient communication within the network. VoWiFi Deployment: Deploy Voice Over WiFi (VoWiFi) services using ePDG for improved voice communication over wireless networks. 5G Stand Alone Core Expertise: Understand 5G Core SBA architecture, including AMF, SMF, UPF, and associated interfaces, and manage 5G converged charging (N40) and IRAT mobility between 5G and 4G networks. Testing and Automation: Develop test plans, execute tests, capture and analyze traces, and implement test automation procedures to ensure network reliability and performance. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Mobile Packet Core & RAN Optimisation Expert Location: Reading & Remote Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 month initially Start Date: 1st May 2024 Pay Rate: TBC Flint UK Technology Services is looking for a Mobile Packet Core & RAN Optimisation Expert to join one of our telecommunications clients. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of 3G, 4G and 5G packet Core Network architecture & operation as well as good understanding of RAN performance and demonstrable E2E optimization expertise in improving data customer experience via suggesting Network tuning & design changes as well interfacing with the packet core operations team to resolve ongoing systematic issues. Responsibilities: Monitor network performance through RAN and Core network OSS KPIs as well as crowdsource data. Work as Part of the network performance improvement team to deliver analysis for 4G and 5G Network performance through Drive test, network traces, crowd data and KPI analysis to improve the overall network performance focused on these technologies. Propose and pursue the required Packet Data Performance Improvement Design recommendation and changes. Suggest different features & parameter improvements to support the End-to-End Performance objectives related to Packet Data Performance Drive continuous improvements in Network Performance by focusing on Customer experience KPIs. Work in conjunction with team of E2E RAN, IMS Core & Transmission Design teams to ensure appropriate End to End solutions are delivered & ensure Packet Core Network Performance & Customer experience KPI Targets are maintained/exceeded. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Be an expert in Evolved Packet Core Network (MME, Packet Gateway, PCRF,) & preferably IMS Core (CSCF, MTAS - Multimedia Telephony Application Server, SBG, BGF/MRF). Good working knowledge of 3G MPC elements (GGSN, SGSN, DNS) and associated interfaces including key protocols including GTP, Radius, Diameter, RANAP and MAP. Deep Understanding of End-to-End VoLTE Solution and understanding of enriched communication services solutions Must have deep knowledge of Packet Troubleshooting and trace analysis. You will have experience using network statistics, network traces and drive trialling logs to analyse and improve network performance. Tracing tools eg Wireshark, NetScout, Empirix Must have wide experience in troubleshooting HW, SW & Signalling flow problems. Ability to provide technical solutions for network performance & optimisation of 4G and 5G networks. Five or more years of experience in an Established Mobile Network Operator or Vendor/Consultancy with genuine experience in technical projects with LTE/VoLTE/5G technology. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders within the organisation and ability to convert business requirements into a technical solution. You will have strong communication and presentation skills including presenting complex technical information in simple terms. BA/BS degree in computer science, telecommunication, electrical engineer or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Powerpoint & Excel.
29/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Mobile Packet Core & RAN Optimisation Expert Location: Reading & Remote Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 month initially Start Date: 1st May 2024 Pay Rate: TBC Flint UK Technology Services is looking for a Mobile Packet Core & RAN Optimisation Expert to join one of our telecommunications clients. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of 3G, 4G and 5G packet Core Network architecture & operation as well as good understanding of RAN performance and demonstrable E2E optimization expertise in improving data customer experience via suggesting Network tuning & design changes as well interfacing with the packet core operations team to resolve ongoing systematic issues. Responsibilities: Monitor network performance through RAN and Core network OSS KPIs as well as crowdsource data. Work as Part of the network performance improvement team to deliver analysis for 4G and 5G Network performance through Drive test, network traces, crowd data and KPI analysis to improve the overall network performance focused on these technologies. Propose and pursue the required Packet Data Performance Improvement Design recommendation and changes. Suggest different features & parameter improvements to support the End-to-End Performance objectives related to Packet Data Performance Drive continuous improvements in Network Performance by focusing on Customer experience KPIs. Work in conjunction with team of E2E RAN, IMS Core & Transmission Design teams to ensure appropriate End to End solutions are delivered & ensure Packet Core Network Performance & Customer experience KPI Targets are maintained/exceeded. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Be an expert in Evolved Packet Core Network (MME, Packet Gateway, PCRF,) & preferably IMS Core (CSCF, MTAS - Multimedia Telephony Application Server, SBG, BGF/MRF). Good working knowledge of 3G MPC elements (GGSN, SGSN, DNS) and associated interfaces including key protocols including GTP, Radius, Diameter, RANAP and MAP. Deep Understanding of End-to-End VoLTE Solution and understanding of enriched communication services solutions Must have deep knowledge of Packet Troubleshooting and trace analysis. You will have experience using network statistics, network traces and drive trialling logs to analyse and improve network performance. Tracing tools eg Wireshark, NetScout, Empirix Must have wide experience in troubleshooting HW, SW & Signalling flow problems. Ability to provide technical solutions for network performance & optimisation of 4G and 5G networks. Five or more years of experience in an Established Mobile Network Operator or Vendor/Consultancy with genuine experience in technical projects with LTE/VoLTE/5G technology. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders within the organisation and ability to convert business requirements into a technical solution. You will have strong communication and presentation skills including presenting complex technical information in simple terms. BA/BS degree in computer science, telecommunication, electrical engineer or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Powerpoint & Excel.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
26/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
26/04/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Linux Engineer. This engineer will focus on design, support, engineering, and automation for the Linux Operating system. This engineer will need hands on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS, Docker, CICD, DevOps, etc. Responsibilities/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required 8+ years' experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.