One of our key clients, a leading player in their sector is looking for an experienced Transmission Solution Architect. The key objectives for this role are:

1.Interact with third party designers to ensure the impact of RAN developments on Iub configurations are captured and understood.
2.Assess impact of Iub design changes on Iub Configuration tools and processes and define development required to support such design changes
3.Host workshops as necessary to scope requirements for development
4.Production and update of Iub configuration templates for Nokia RAN, covering all aspects of configuration of RNC CoCo, Node B AXC and transmission module.
5.Development of Nokia site XML files and RNC CoCo: build, export, analyse xml from live sites/RNC, adapting code to reflect new Iub design for all site types and site capacities.
6.Testing of Iub configuration files prior to release and widespread use
7.Support release of new Iub XML templates into Apollo tool
8.Produce documentation for manual configuration of Iub CoCo / AXC / Transmission Module using NetAct
9.Provide planning support, training & workshops to regional planning engineers and field staff on all aspects of Iub configuration, acting as design authority
10.Verification of Iub design integrity in the consolidated network using network management tools as required and implementing corrective action as required
11.Provision on monthly reports on accuracy of Iub configurations in the network
12.Design and definition of ATM connectivity supporting the Iub including all aspects of the ATM configuration design through the ATM switching network.
13.Support to Operational ATM configuration teams on queries with end-end ATM configuration.
14.Plan, design and deliver transmission solutions to provide capacity and functionality for key customer networks, providing technical design input into the project delivery
15.Produce transmission documentation, procedures and guidelines for customer projects
16.Produce and run reports on the customer transmission network to report on network planning compliance against transmission planning rules, technical compliance of microwave link design, utilisation of transmission link capacity, planning tool and database accuracy and other reports as necessary

Operational experience for the Transmission Solution Architect:

1.Excellent knowledge of Nokia RAN transmission and Iub configuration and practical experience in the design and configuration of Nokia Iub
2.Excellent skills in XML coding, Visual Basic, Microsoft Access
3.Excellent knowledge and experience in the planning of Access and Backbone transmission technology deployed in the 3G networks

Desirable experience for the Transmission Solution Architect:

1.Knowledge of T-Mobile planning tools (eg Apollo, Nemesis, Spectrum
2.Experience in planning microwave radio links in mobile network rollout environment
3.Knowledge and experience of SDH, ATM, PWE & Ethernet transport
4.Knowledge of Ericsson Minilink TN, SIAE, Ceragon, Nokia microwave radio
5.Experience with GIS tools such as Mapinfo and MS Access databases

Person specifications for the Transmission Solution Architect:

1.Adaptable and flexible. Good at prioritising tasks and able to function well in a pressured environment.
2.Good office IT skills with the ability to master complex software planning tools
3.Good time management and problem solving skills
4.Good oral and written communication skills
5.Good team working skills

Academic & Technical Background for the Transmission Solution Architect:

*Degree / HND or Equivalent professional qualification

This is a great opportunity to secure a long term contract with a dynamic, ambitious company working on exciting, cutting edge projects. If you wish to be considered please forward your CV to haymann@mandevillegroup.co.uk.

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