Huawei is seeking a highly skilled Senior PS Core Planning Engineer to join their team in Islamabad. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in packet-switched (PS) core network planning, capacity analysis, network design, optimization, and project support integration. This role demands a strong technical background and the ability to manage complex network elements while ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor network utilization, analyze growth trends, perform traffic forecasting, and conduct capacity analysis across PS core network elements.
- Develop and interpret end-to-end High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for PS core products including SGSN, MME, SGW/PGW, and PCRF/UPF.
- Recommend and implement network optimization initiatives to enhance network efficiency and service quality.
- Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, budget forecasting, Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and technical tender evaluations.
- Coordinate with telecom vendors, contractors, and internal teams to assess and select technical solutions.
- Support project integration activities such as commissioning, implementation, acceptance of new nodes, and ensuring network safety compliance.
- Analyze daily and weekly health check reports, monitor degraded KPIs, and manage alarms within defined SLA limits.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), lead Major Incident Reviews (MIR), update Known Error Database (KEDB) documentation, and contribute to team capability enhancement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in core network engineering, with a focus on the PS domain.
- Solid understanding of communication fundamentals and data communication principles.
- Knowledge of EPC (Evolved Packet Core), 5GC (5G Core), UPCC, NFV architecture, and telecom cloud solutions.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to analyze customer requirements effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with technical customers, present technical solutions, and report on project progress.
- Ability to respond promptly and make accurate decisions during critical situations or network crises.
This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecom technologies in a dynamic environment, contributing to the growth and optimization of Huawei’s core network infrastructure. Candidates who demonstrate strong technical expertise and proactive project management skills will find this role both challenging and rewarding.