RAN Configuration Engineer [ASOC] at Nexio

Overview

A RAN Configuration Analyst is responsible for implementing NMG (Network Management Group) changes that are related to hardware, software and systems within the Radio Access Network. Such change requests (CR’s) are assigned via Change Management coordinator, and work will also be allocated by the Operations Manager or Business Unit Manager occasionally.

A Configuration Analyst is responsible for the following work: 

Role and Responsibilities:

• GSM/UMTS/LTE site creation for NMG regions as per Job Order.
• Assist other support teams with tasks and incidents within the NMG space for regions allocated by Vodacom Manager
• Modify parameters as requested by the planners of regions effectively
• Migrate site from TDM to IP as per requirement
• Announce sites that were created and locked
• Add new sectors/cells via sectorisation
• Review alarms and implement the fix to remove
• Add/delete frequencies on the application software
• Import and export files to and from the BSC/NE

Key performance indicators:

Technical deliverables:

• Deliver configuration as per allocated Work Orders = 100%
• 60 or more CR’s handled per month = 100%
• Less than 60 CR’s = percentage of target (i.e. less than 100%)

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 - Required
• IT Certification or Diploma and Advanced Certificate to NQF Level 6 – Required
• Certification in Telecoms - Advantageous

Experience Required

• Scripting experience - Required
• Experience with software applications on mobile platforms and the web – Required
• Thorough understanding of Excel - Required
• At least 1-year work experience in RAN Config environment – Advantageous
• Experience in Nokia and/or Huawei technologies - Advantageous

Knowledge and Skills Required (additional to qualifications and experience)

• Ability to think and interact logically
• A natural curiosity
• The ability to work in a team and to be proactive around self-learning
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to assist with additional tasks given to the team
• Interpersonal skills
• Good judgment skills
• Good communication skills
• Behavioral traits such as attitude, motivation and time management