Job Type: Full Time

Location: Mississauga, ON, CANADA; Dorval, ON, CANADA

Job Category: Telecommunications, Engineering

Industry: Telecommunications

Year(s) of Experience: 3

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: Nov 23, 2009

Contact E-mail: nello.caliciuri@ bell.ca

Position Title: Wireless Core Network Support Specialist

Wireless is changing the way our world is communicating.

The Bell Mobility Core Network Engineering and Operations team is one of the fastest growing organizations within Bell. We are a diverse team that manages all aspects of Bell’s wireless packet and switched and circuit switched core networks. With employees located from coast to coast, our mission is to build and operate the best wireless network inCanada in enabling the delivery of reliable and robust mobile services. We are a fast paced team that works in close partnership with Service Development, Technology, IT, Sales and Marketing in order to deliver on our number one priority: Flawless Customer Experience.

As we experience accelerating growth in mobile data services, we are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to help build the future of the company.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Reporting to Manager, Wireless Core Network Support, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining and managing the software rollout schedules with the Wireless Network Operations group. Additional responsibilities include managing and tracking of different software issues with vendors such as Nortel, Cisco and Nokia Siemens. Root cause analysis and following up on problems will be an essential part of the job responsibilities. Other responsibilities would include documentation of network methods and procedures.

Specifically, you will act as a 3rd level support prime for the Wireless Network Operations team in assisting in the resolution of customer and network issues.

Critical Qualifications/ Competencies

A self motivated, dedicated team player with 2 to 5 years of engineering or operations experience in the wireless  telecommunications industry
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with an ability to effectively communicate difficult concepts
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and capability to make rapid decisions with limited information available
Demonstrated project management experience
Understanding of wireless communication technologies, specifically CDMA2000 2.5G/3G standards (1xRTT and 1xEV-DO), and the wireless network architectural framework
In depth knowledge and experience of IP routing/switching and internetworking technologies 
Strong knowledge of the Nortel MTX/BSC technology

Strong knowledge of the Nokia Siemens Network Core network.
Desire and ability to learn and embrace new technologies

Preferred Qualifications/ Competencies:

Experience in implementing wireless network solutions encompassing access/core network elements and control/management systems such as DMS-MTX, CBRS, CPDS, RNC, SGSN and GGSN. 
In depth understanding of Simple IP, Mobile IP technologies and applications.
Experience in CDMA2000 2.5G and 3G network integration and working knowledge of MSC/BSC switching technologies

Experience in WCDMA/HSPA network integration and working knowledge of MGW/MSS/Flexi/ SGSN
Understanding and familiarity with Oracle database management
RF experience an asset
Previous programming experience in one or more of the followings an asset: Visual Basic 6.0 and/or Visual Basic 2005, ASP, Unix Shell scripts, Perl
Working knowledge of database queries as well as Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports would be an asset

Experience and Educational Preferences:

University degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalence, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

Date Candidate Required: ASAP

Canvass Close Date: December 11, 2009

Contribution path/salary range: CP2

Job Location (city): Mississauga, ON or Dorval, QC

Contact email: nello.caliciuri@ bell.ca

information for Current Bell Employees:

When applying, please include the results of your past 2 years’ Objective Performance reviews in your resume