IMS Core Engineer

The IMS/VoLTE Integration Engineer will analyze, prepare, implement and verify the configuration and integration of a node, network and/or system. Your scope of work could include the scenarios of introduction, upgrade expansion, functionality and capacity. Your work will in part form our customer legacy., As part of the mobile core team, you will take care of our IMS mobile platform; you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage networks and nodes within the IMS domain for our 2.5G, 3G & 4G networks (SIP, H323, IMS/IMT, VoLTE, VoWiFi)
• Using dashboards (and building new ones) to clearly and quickly discover issues and patterns
• Accountable and responsible to follow the communications procedures in place when handling an incident. Communication is both internal within our company and external to our third-party providers.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, security audits, and emergency response
• Undertake fault handling and corrective actions on node, service and infrastructure level
• Handle project activities, implementing / adapting (new) IMS E2E service functionalities, nodes, services
• When needed, cover the 7x24 monitoring shift responsibilities (On call support, Baby Sitting activities etc.)
• Wireshark tracing of critical infrastructure to debug issues
• Provide input, implement and verify improvements in processes and work instructions ·
• Verify and implement configuration changes
• Work to identify and drive improvement

Do you have experience in VoIP administration?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, At least 10 years’ experience in the core network domain with a mobile networks

• Holding a BSc degree in Telecommunication or Computer Science (post-graduate studies are a bonus) and 10+ years core telecommunications network experience.
• Working knowledge of telecom networks like 2G, 2.5G, 3G and LTE (MME, SGW, PGW, and MME).
• Great Conceptual understanding of IMS evolution and trends - IMS Subsystems, functionalities and IMS services call flows.
• Great knowledge of IMS network topology (their various interfaces), Core IMS Parameters and Features.
• Worked on different type of Core Nodes, CSFB, IMS (P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, MTAS, HSS, CUDB, MGCF, etc.).
• Experience with SS7, ISUP, BICC, SIP, H248, Diameter signaling & protocols configuration change IMS based services is necessary.
• Operation and maintenance of IMS platforms for Alarms, faults/abnormal conditions handling, Analysis of traces, High troubleshooting skills, system backup/restore from backup files, Fault Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance & upgrades of IMS nodes.
• Configuration preparation & implementation for configuration changes requests for IMS nodes and Integration for all nodes (S-CSCF, I-CSCF, MTAS, HSS, CUDB, etc.) as well.
• Hands on with sniffers, Wireshark and testing tools in advanced mode.
• Hands on with Linux/Unix based systems (you can find your way around a linux shell).
• Understanding of 3GPP, ITU-T and ANSI standards.
• Understanding of roaming agreements and IR.21, including IREG testing.
• VoLTE Troubleshooting and call trace analysis.
• Strong writing and documentation skills are needed to develop reports.
• Adaptability and responding to change.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ready to work on morning/afternoon shifts.
• Good interaction with external customers and internal teams.

Nice to have

• 2+ years scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.)