Job description:

As a key member of the core network design team the purpose of the IP And Core Engineer role is to measure and maximise user experience through IP level shaping and optimisation.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain system reference model and roadmap
• Design of overall core network architecture and production of systems design
• Evaluation of alternative core Network architectures and long term planning of core network evolution
• Design of registration systems.
• Develop QOS from the air interface through to the core network.
• Identification and execution of IP level performance optimisation
• Development of per-user performance measurement tools
• Comparison with live network results.
• Conduct core vendor equipment testing to support vendor selection.
• Influence vendor equipment development
• Represent UK Broadband on Standards bodies

Experience:

• Several years WCDMA, WiMAX or IP core architecture design experience.
• Core Network and IP technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant core network components (ASN, CSN,  Radius)
• Working knowledge of Authentication and Encryption methods (Radius, SIM)
• Working knowledge of both UMTS and WiMAX core networks.
• Working knowledge of IMS and UMA
• Working knowledge of TDM and VoIP network elements (Soft-switch, Media and Signalling gateways, interconnect)

Qualifications:

BSc in Telecoms Engineering related subject