GPRS Network Engineer Job in Cincinati, Ohio US

GPRS Network Engineer

CBTS is searching for a GPRS Engineer. This position will work with various departments within Network Operations, such as Systems Engineering, NMS, and the Network Operations Center, in addition to other departments to develop, administer and support the network portions of our data and Internet products, with a focus on GPRS Wireless Data.  

 

Day-To-Day Activities:

  • Provide network administration as a member of the Network Engineering team. (40%)

  • Responsible for assisting in the implementation of network designs that deliver performance, reliability and scalability. (25%)

  • Represent Network Engineering on cross-functional product/project teams, in the development, launch and administration of data services. (20%)

  • Work with Network Planning to manage growth plans by monitoring network performance and identifying capacity needs. (10%)

  • Responsible for cross-training other members of the Network Engineering team to broaden the knowledge base within the team. (5%)

 

Requirements:

  • Previous duties configuring or administering GPRS Packet Core elements such as the SGSN, or GGSN, preferably Ericssons.

  • In-depth knowledge GPRS operations and call flows and call traces.

  • In depth knowledge of TCP/IP

  • Working knowledge of the configuration and maintenance of routers, hubs, bridges, and switches.

  • Experience with IP protocols including OSPF, BGP, LDP, MPLS, GTP, WAP, DNS, RADIUS, HTTP.

  • Working knowledge of Transport technologies such as Ethernet, Frame Relay, and ATM.

  • Experience with SS7 and MAP signaling.

  • Solaris or other UNIX/LINUX system Administration knowledge

  • Experience with the configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco firewalls and IPSEC tunnels.

  • Deep Packet Inspection analysis preferably using Sandvine.

·         Familiar with 3GPP Mobile Packet Core Architecture.

  • Familiar with Juniper JunOS, and the M120 router.

  • Working knowledge of the configuration of routers.

  • Experience using network analysis, management and performance monitoring tools to evaluate product and service behaviors.

  • Participation in an on-call rotation

 

Pluses:

  • Hands-on experience with UMTS/3G a plus.

  • Inet Geoprobe Experience a plus.

 

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer