Senior Specialist Core Data Engineering

Role purpose:
To research, Engineer, Design, build, test, deploy, evolve, and form a technology strategy for packet core, including automation and product design.

Your responsibilities will include:
All key accountabilities below are with engagement with all CVDi departments. The role cannot operate individually

Design PS Core technical policy and procedures for architecture and design considering all VF design principles, blueprints, guidelines, best practices, industry and supplier standards and best practises as well as standards such as 3GPP, ETSI, etc

Manage technology research, design and testing of new concepts and trials

Develop and strategize around new features sets, technology enablers on core.

Co-ordinate and lead technical PS Core design forums.

Co-ordinate and maintain technical PS Core network architecture diagrams

Evaluate PS Core architecture and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers

Provide a technical consultancy service and high-level support to internal teams such as Network Management Group, Billing Services Group and Engineering divisions.

Technical reporting to Vodafone

Point of contact to international, products and services, wholesale, technology strategy and innovation, Security, and any other external team

The ideal candidate for role will have:
Technical / professional qualifications:
Matric (Essential)

A minimum 3-year degree/National diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical or equivalent qualification. (Essential)

A Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Telecommunications environment. (Essential)

At least 3 years experience in mobile packet core.

At least 3 years experience of GSM, GPRS/UMTS/LTE principles, and protocols (Essential).

A good knowledge and understanding of the Internet Protocol (IP)/NFV/SDN will be an added advantage

Knowledge of nb-iot.Mobile edge computing and future mobile data evolution such as 5G

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
Job Knowledge:

Relevant GSM Core systems

GPRS/LTE/5G/WiFi/Mobile Convergence.

Data systems (IPv4, IPv6 Firewalls, Routers, Switches, IPLCS, Policy Control, load balances, service platforms, DNS)

GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE/5G/WIFI protocols Telecommunication Industry and current government telecoms legislation as well as developments within ETSI/3GPP and ITU-T

Network Designs

Radio Sub systems

Business Acumen/Ethics

3gpp and non 3gpp call flows

Job Related Skills:

Strategic technology planning

Communication (Verbal/Written)

Leadership Skills

RFP technical writing and analysis

Planning skills

Evaluate vendor road maps

Co-ordination Skills

Implementation Skills.

Closing date for Applications: 28 June 2023
The base location for this role is, Vodacom Campus, Midrand.
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.