Packet-Switched Core Optimization Network Engineer at Phillips Outsourcing Limited

Phillips Outsourcing Limited has been in existence for over 16 years. We have a vast experience in the outsourcing business as we currently manage resources for major clients in all sectors of the Nigerian economy. In addition, our prolific manpower cuts across the 36 states in Nigeria. After successfully gaining ground in all the 36 states of the federation, we are gradually spreading our tentacles to other African Nations. We are currently registered to also do business in Ghana. Our framework is developed to fully support the businesses of our clients, ensuring continuous improvement of the outsourced services. This ultimately thrusts our clients to achieve their business objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packet-Switched Core Optimization Network Engineer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance and resources on the core and data network.
• 2G/3G/4G/5G data systems dimensioning, design, optimization, and acceptance of the nodes within EPC and 5G SA/NSA.
• Define solutions to improve network performance against set targets.
• Drive initiatives to improve network performance and enduser quality.
• Enduser quality of service optimization.
• Deploy corrective measures to improve traffic ability performance (enduser focus).
• Indepth audits on parameters, features, and design of the EPC to provide actionable improvement plans in the network.
• Automate processes related to technical audits, network performance monitoring, reporting, and corrective action deployments.
• Implement machine learning and AIdriven solutions for predictive analytics and network optimization.
• Develop automation scripts using tools like Python, Shell scripting, or similar to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency.
• Analyze customer technology and business requirements and participate in risk analysis.
• Evaluate the impact of change due to new technology, node upgrades, and new features added to the PS Core network.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Packet Core/EPC (relevant experience on Ericsson platforms, Multivendor experience is a plus).
• Expert knowledge of Network Architecture, signaling, traffic cases, and data flows in technologies of 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G NSA/SA.
• Expertise in automation, scripting (Python, Shell, etc.), and familiarity with AI/ML applications in network optimization.
• Handson has experience in programming, data analysis, and automation frameworks.
• Domain experience: PS/EPC, 5G NSA/SA.
• Deep knowledge of KPI formulae, KPI degradation, and KPI improvement for EPC.
• Core network performance/configuration parameters and their interpretation and usage.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2024.