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Hardware / Network Engineer
Associate Engineer/Engineer VAS
Hardware / Network Engineer
#734410
Remote / WFH
Ericsson
Job Description
Join our Team
About This Opportunity
Join our network operations team as a VAS Operations Engineer, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous availability and performance of Value-Added Services across a live mobile network environment. You will work within a skilled, multi-vendor operations team, managing and supporting a wide range of VAS platforms including messaging, charging, broadcast, and policy control systems. This is a technically demanding and rewarding role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment and takes pride in keeping mission-critical services running seamlessly for millions of subscribers.
You Will Bring
2+ years of hands-on experience as a System Engineer in a mobile network environment
Strong working knowledge of GSM (2G/3G/4G) network technologies and TCP/IP fundamentals
Solid understanding of signaling protocols — SS7, SIGTRAN, SCCP, SCTP, RADIUS, and Diameter
Practical experience with VAS platforms including SMSC, MMSC, MCA, PCRF, SMS Firewall, Prepaid Charging, Rating, and Broadcast systems
Proficiency in Linux OS (including Solaris), IP networking, and provisioning systems
Familiarity with call flows for Charging systems, SMS/MMS/MCA, SMS Firewall, and Broadcast services
Multi-vendor exposure across platforms such as Ericsson, Mavenir, Mobileum, Nokia, and HP
Awareness of ITIL processes including incident management, change management, problem management, and security management
Strong communication skills in written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities
What Will You Do
Monitor, operate, and maintain VAS nodes to ensure maximum service availability across the network
Administer VAS and support systems including SMSC, MMSC, MCA, PCRF, Prepaid Charging, Rating, and Broadcast platforms
Handle alarm monitoring, first-level fault analysis, and escalation management
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including routine health checks and system backups
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and configuration issues, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) where required
Manage and report on outages and emergency incidents in a timely and accurate manner
Conduct performance analysis and investigations to proactively identify and address service degradation
Coordinate and interface with customers, third-party vendors, and internal Ericsson departments for issue resolution and project handovers
Ensure smooth and quality service handover from project teams into live operations
Adhere strictly to ITIL processes across all operational activities
Work on a 24x7 shift rotation as per project requirements
Key Qualifications
Education: BE / B.Tech, BCA, or MCA in a relevant engineering or technology discipline
Experience: Minimum 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in a large-scale technical operations environment with direct customer service exposure
Technical Skills: GSM/2G/3G/4G, SS7, SIGTRAN, TCP/IP, SCCP, SCTP, RADIUS, Diameter, Linux/Solaris OS, PCRF, SMSC, MMSC, MCA, SMS Firewall, Provisioning Systems
Vendor Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working across multi-vendor
About This Opportunity
Join our network operations team as a VAS Operations Engineer, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous availability and performance of Value-Added Services across a live mobile network environment. You will work within a skilled, multi-vendor operations team, managing and supporting a wide range of VAS platforms including messaging, charging, broadcast, and policy control systems. This is a technically demanding and rewarding role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment and takes pride in keeping mission-critical services running seamlessly for millions of subscribers.
You Will Bring
2+ years of hands-on experience as a System Engineer in a mobile network environment
Strong working knowledge of GSM (2G/3G/4G) network technologies and TCP/IP fundamentals
Solid understanding of signaling protocols — SS7, SIGTRAN, SCCP, SCTP, RADIUS, and Diameter
Practical experience with VAS platforms including SMSC, MMSC, MCA, PCRF, SMS Firewall, Prepaid Charging, Rating, and Broadcast systems
Proficiency in Linux OS (including Solaris), IP networking, and provisioning systems
Familiarity with call flows for Charging systems, SMS/MMS/MCA, SMS Firewall, and Broadcast services
Multi-vendor exposure across platforms such as Ericsson, Mavenir, Mobileum, Nokia, and HP
Awareness of ITIL processes including incident management, change management, problem management, and security management
Strong communication skills in written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities
What Will You Do
Monitor, operate, and maintain VAS nodes to ensure maximum service availability across the network
Administer VAS and support systems including SMSC, MMSC, MCA, PCRF, Prepaid Charging, Rating, and Broadcast platforms
Handle alarm monitoring, first-level fault analysis, and escalation management
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including routine health checks and system backups
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and configuration issues, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) where required
Manage and report on outages and emergency incidents in a timely and accurate manner
Conduct performance analysis and investigations to proactively identify and address service degradation
Coordinate and interface with customers, third-party vendors, and internal Ericsson departments for issue resolution and project handovers
Ensure smooth and quality service handover from project teams into live operations
Adhere strictly to ITIL processes across all operational activities
Work on a 24x7 shift rotation as per project requirements
Key Qualifications
Education: BE / B.Tech, BCA, or MCA in a relevant engineering or technology discipline
Experience: Minimum 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in a large-scale technical operations environment with direct customer service exposure
Technical Skills: GSM/2G/3G/4G, SS7, SIGTRAN, TCP/IP, SCCP, SCTP, RADIUS, Diameter, Linux/Solaris OS, PCRF, SMSC, MMSC, MCA, SMS Firewall, Provisioning Systems
Vendor Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working across multi-vendor
