Lead LTE Optimization and Network Performance Engineer

Lead LTE Optimisation and Network Performance Engineer - The Hague - Contract

LTE Optimisation and Network Performance Engineer shall have strong knowledge of LTE radio access expected such as parameters, KPI's reporting, configuration, dimensioning and related tools.
During the LTE rollout, one will analyse, troubleshoot on problems and optimise and managing LTE clusters end-to-end quality of service and KPI's, identifying potential issues (congestion, network parameters tuning, customer complaint etc.) and implementing network changes.

Responsibilities

*Technical lead of a small team of optimisation engineers, as well as able to perform LTE cluster analysis tasks on your own
*Interface with customer on LTE cluster acceptance, progress reporting and follow-up network problems and customer complaints.
*Monitor network's performance, ensuring all KPI's are met.
*Take ownership of performance faults, ensuring they are managed through to resolution or escalating where required. Organise troubleshooting Ensure all performance faults and degradations are captured in the trouble ticketing systems, providing regular and accurate updates.
*Follow and improve existing processes and develop new ones
*Analyse drive testing information
Operational Experience
*Strong knowledge of Ericsson EUTRAN Radio Access Networks features, parameters and software (LTE12B)
*Experienced as LTE tuning & verification engineer
*Vast experience with Ericsson statistics, KPIs definitions and ENIQ12/Business Objects
*Familiar with Ericsson RBS family products (ideally RBS6000)
*Experienced with OSS4G diverse applications and network configuration management (AMOS, MO Batch Scripting)
*Knowledge on RF Design and Antenna systems.
*Experienced with fault finding process and management platforms
*Strong knowledge of performances issues and how they affect the customer.
*Experienced with O&P tools such as ASSET and TEMS Discovery.
*Experience in 2G optimisation is not required, but is an advantage

Skills/competences

*Fluent in oral and written English
*Result oriented, flexible and customer focused.
*Team player
*Professional, dynamic and positive attitude.
*Mental toughness and ability to work under stressful environment.
*Responsive, diligent and customer oriented.
*Analytic but pragmatic thinking.
*Good sense of prioritization/time management.

Other competences plus for this project

*SQL, unix, VBA Scripting knowledge

This is a 12 month contract opportunity based in the Hague - occasional visits to client site in Sliedrecht may be required. Day rate will be discussed on application.
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