RNC Engineer III - UMTS - UTRAN

FES- Further Enterprise Solutions a leading provider of engineering services, turnkey solutions, and software solutions, Founded in 2002 by wireless industry veterans, FES has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions to leading telecommunications providers and equipment manufacturers. FES is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with branch offices through the U.S. and Canada to ensure a rapid response and face to face contact with our clients and staff.

UMTS Ericsson Rehome, Rebalance,retune and Site Reconfiguration Support.
Manage the RNC & Node B's which includes implementation, commissioning and integration with Node B and MGW/ PS core
Technical support for the RNC which include routine RNC O&M (both preventative & corrective) and troubleshooting.
To provide competence transfer on RNC O&M to the local engineers (on the job training). 
ATM/IMA knowledge and implementation
Knows 3G signaling processing
Minimum of 3+ years experience in Nokia/E/// UMTS/WCDMA
Correct RNC faults and performance degradations in the network 
Responsible for the development and implementation of Operations & Maintenance processes 
Responsible for co-operating with the technical support of 3rd party equipment
Function verification in accordance with the maintenance documentation of the network element
Troubleshooting on a network element and its interfaces
Diagnostics on interfaces to locate problems in network elements and/or plug-in units
Failure reporting & escalation, if needed
Standard Engineering Support activities for network and service development include: 
Software acceptance and upgrades
Handling of un-expected system performance/functionality issues
RNC internal parameter audit
Software audits on RNC and NodeBs
UTRAN internal parameter audit
Familiarity with NetTek and interface probes
OCNS implementation, commissioning, & integration.
Familiarity with 3GPP standards and releases
Knowledge of HSPA functioning and implementation

Ericsson 3G data fill and scripting experience.
4-6 years experience Ericsson RAN & OSS system Technical support for the RNC which include routine RNC O&M (both preventative & corrective) and troubleshooting.
Creation of sites and neighbors (both UTRAN and GSM)
Understand Protocol analysis and call flow messaging
Understand protocol analyzer setup and output
Understand the parameters for Air interface algorithms (Power control / Admission control / Handover control / etc.)
Create KPI & monitor Alarm on the OSS application ATM/IMA knowledge and implementation

Good computer skills, able to work flexible hours, 
Self- motivated and ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills 
Strong communication skills required/Written and verbal
Reliability and strong organizational skills are a must.
Ability to prioritize multiple task to completion
Ability to work independently and complete tasks successfully
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility in ever changing environments and priorities
Exhibiting initiative in achieving company goals and objectives
Must meet minimum technical proficiency requirements

2G BSS experience in Ericsson / Nortel BSS
RET control experience
XML scripting and mass parameter load through planned DL / OSS syste