Perform Second Line Maintenance support for all Core, BSS, TX, VAS, BS, and other Network Elements and associated components.
Organize daily NOC operation meeting.
Ensure the trouble ticket resolution within the required SLA.
Focus on the MTTR for all levels of faults and produce reports for the department.
Coordinate directly with other dept. till the issue is solved.
Resolve the problems within SLA.
Take responsibility for maintaining the network and take ownership in case of any critical outage/activity performed in the network.
Carry out hardware and software expansion/faults for the existing operational network.
Escalate the trouble ticket to the third Line (Vendor Care services) when needed, and follow up until a resolution/solution is provided.
Suggest Optimization activities, performance, and analysis.
Involved/supervise all related / critical planned activities, like migrations, Re-homing, Site shifting/integration, new node integration in the network, or any critical fault that occurs.
New software release updates and implementation when they become available.
Monitor the system Clear Codes daily and perform activities to minimize the occurrence.
Attend/arrange meetings internally within the BO team.
Recognize training requirements of the back office personnel and give coaching where applicable.
Get involved in software & hardware upgrades.
Provide technical support to FLM engineers in case of hardware/software issues at the site.
Design Performance Criteria for BO engineers.
Work Plan for back office based on main goal and priorities defined by operations management.
Authorize NMS system/support systems and/or utilization of additional and specialized (custom) tools used.
Handle Management Escalation routines within the Back office.
Attend in management meetings in the capacity of Assessment / Goal setting responsible for Back Office activities.
Requirements
Well-versed with 2G/3G switching network architecture and protocols.
Deep knowledge of IP Core.
Vendor experience of at least 5 years in fault management.
Experience in system upgrades, expansions and health checks of the network.
Familiar with O&M and technical support workflow.
Troubleshooting experience at Tier-1 and Tier-2 support.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields.
At least 5 years of managerial experience in a mobile network environment.
Knowledge-sharing ability with team members.
Ability to lead technical teams of 30 and more.
Communication skills at the CTO level.
Process and project management skills.
Customer expectation management skills.
Vendor management skills.
Result-oriented with good skills in leading and motivating people and conscious of responsibilities.
Flexible and responsive to changing work patterns and demands.
A thorough and methodical approach to work.
Highly developed skills in driving change.
Highly developed skills in knowledge sharing by actively contributing knowledge, experiences, and skills to create a learning culture.
Customer-orientated with good understanding of service providers/operators' business requirements - be able to create true client value.
Good negotiation skills.
100 percent proficient in English, speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to work off hours depending on network outages and customer requests.
24/7 availability to support after office hours, and be able to relocate within the country.
Ability to travel without advance notice throughout the area of managed services.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in pressurized conditions.