Ericsson Principal RNO Consultant

Job Description
P.I. Works is the first company in the world to automate the management of a commercial 5G network.
Our automated network management products and services empower mobile operators to accelerate network transformation and to drive network quality and efficiency on the path to 5G. These solutions have been deployed by 87 mobile network operators in 60 countries worldwide.
We are seeking an Ericsson Principal RNO Consultant for an onsite or Remote role in the Africa region.
Job Description:
Work closely with customer optimization teams and management for network performance improvement projects
Ability to learn proprietary optimization tool processes and methods and increase customer exposure to products
Perform KPI Trend Analysis and determine performance deviations
Worst Cell Identification and Root Cause Analysis
Perform Parameter Audits and Inconsistency Checks to determine fine-tuning suggestions
Coverage and Footprint Optimization using OSS and DT tools
Data Throughput Troubleshooting and Optimization
Investigate drive test logs for initial tuning, optimization and troubleshooting (analyze call flow and layer3 messages)
Baseband and Radio Resource Capacity Optimization
CSFB, SRVCC optimization, parameter audits inconsistency checks between Radio Access Technologies (2G / 3G / 4G / 5G)
Volte optimization
Perform parametric optimization for effective load balance between LTE Carriers and existing technologies in accordance with operator strategy
Tuning of LTE Radio network features
Understand fundamentals of PCI/RSI Planning and Mobility Robustness Optimization and perform planning and optimization tasks related with these topics
VoLTE Troubleshooting / SIP Analysis
End-user / customer problem investigation
Prepare and issue technical guidelines and results of technical studies
Prepare and issue engineering level and executive-level reports
Liaise with P.I. Works Project Management and the customer to meet the targets of ongoing and future projects
Required Qualifications:
Diploma from Engineering Departments relevant to Mobile Telecommunications
Min 8 years RAN design and optimization experience (LTE /3G/GSM)
Min 3 years (recent) working knowledge and experience in LTE/VoLTE/5G optimization
Radio Network Optimization Experience with Ericsson
Experienced in last Ericsson RAN releases
Must have an excellent customer relationship with both verbal and written communication skills
Project handling experience with tight deadlines will be preferred
Understanding of radio network alarms and their effects
Hands-on experience in trace analysis is required
Very good knowledge on 5G/4G/3G/2G key performance indicators (KPIs) for both OSS and Drive Test
Strong experience with Multi-Carrier - Multi-Band networks
Focusing on user perceived quality (not only KPIs)

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
Yes