Ops Specialist: Solution Architecture at Telkom

Core Description

• Responsible for the Technical Architecture related to the Mobile/ FMC Core Network, VAS and Online Rating and Charging environments.
• Formulating a Solution Architecture for conceptualised Products and Services.
• An excellent understanding of the Technical Architecture is required. Technology Strategy and Research will form part of this portfolio.
• Providing Technical support/ consultancy to relevant Business Units. Involvement in the tender process.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1

• Researched, Assessed and Selected Technologies

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Perform technology scan
• Compile reports
• Compile technology strategies and policies, and present these
• Obtain approval (feedback and follow-up)
• Monitor implementation

RANGE

• Switching and protocol technologies
• Routing
• Service platforms
• Network management
• Applications and services

OUTPUT 2

• Performed Sourcing Activities

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Prepare technical specifications
• Update technical specification
• Attend sourcing committee meetings
• Assure integration by means of complete specification in documents
• Compile and issue request for information (RFI)
• Evaluate RFI

RANGE

• Service platforms
• Switching
• Routing
• Network management
• Applications And Services

OUTPUT 3

• Compiled Technical Service Description

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Perform technical assessment
• Define the technical means for implementing the service in Telkom's network
• Provide due dates for the implementation of service
• Provide an understanding of the network limitations
• Provide technical input for the specification and development of service
• Provide the detailed and accurate costs of implementing the service
• Co-ordinate input from SME's
• Ensure description of IFs, CDRs, functionality, provisioning and NM is done completely to ensure smooth project realisation

RANGE

• All Telkom's Products and Services

OUTPUT 4

• Provided Consultation

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Ensure that technical understanding is in line with products team and other stakeholders
• Formulate and present possible solutions
• Compile and distribute reports/ documentation
• Provide feedback

RANGE

• Technical
• Trouble shooting
• Minor modifications
• Minor software patches

OUTPUT 5

• Evaluated Technology/ Service Application

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Consult with the group responsible for evaluation/ proof of concept
• Provide input wrt required test cases that influence the business
• process (typically billing and administration)

RANGE

• All solution components as defined by CET

OUTPUT 6

• Conducted NGN-related Research

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Gather information
• Provide feedback
• Submit to relevant role players
• Conduct research
• Determine nature of research objectives
• Prioritise objectives
• Consult with role players / client
• Compile research report

RANGE

• New / existing / obsolete technologies

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Fixed and Mobile Telephone Network; 3GPP Standards and Architecture; Interface (SS7/ SIGTRAN, CAP, MAP, etc.); Technical; Suppliers; Technology; Communication Systems; Communication Technology; IP Networks

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Technical Documentation Interpretation; Conflict Management; Consultation Techniques; Evaluating Techniques; Research Techniques; Analytical; Problem Solving; Cross Functional Teamwork; Technical Writing Techniques; Continuous Improvement; Conceptual Ability; Systems Engineering

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering or Telecommunication

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Tech Electrical or B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic degree or a Technical qualification in Telecommunications.
• Experience preferably in IT/ Solution Architecture environment.