Head/VP - IP Core & VAS Planning - Telecom

Head-IP Core and VAS Planning (VP Level)- Telecom-Mumbai

The role be a one of the anchor role in Data Services evolution and strategy and will be responsible for Planning, Engineering of IP Core Network elements, Architecture and associated IP Network elements for Wireless (CDMA/EVDO/2G/3G/4G/WiFi) & Wireline Broadband (FTTx/Copper) Networks, and design and Engineering support across multiple Business Units for Value Added Services platforms, New products and Solutions and their integration in the Network.

Critical Knowledge & Skills :

- Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of Planning, Engineering, Implementation and Operations Management of the Technology solutions and architectures in :

- Wireless IP Core Network elements such as PDSN, SGSN, GGSN, EPC, WLC, WAG, HA, etc.

- Associated IP Support systems such as DNS, CGNAT, AAA, Firewall solutions, IP Transit

- IPV4 & IPV6 Addressing schemes and their dual stack enablement across network and to the end customers.

- Integration with Intelligent Networks, Charging gateways.

- DIAMETER Protocol Dimensioning, engineering and implementation.

- Wireline Broadband IP Core elements such as BRAS, AAA, etc

- Should be well versed with data protocols and OSI model, etc

- Data & Video Optimization Techniques, Tools and solutions

- Understanding of SIM, USIM, etc

- Knowledge and experience on Wi-Fi Networks and Mobile data off load network architectures.

- Good understanding of applicable standards, such as 3GPP2, 3GPP, ETSI, IEEE, 802.11 and emerging standards such as M2M, LBS, m-Commerce, etc.

- Should be well aware on Customer experience management framework for Data services.

- Up to date with internet service delivery models in both domestic and international environment, including peering, caching, content delivery models, benefiting both customer experience and cost reduction.

- Should have knowledge on Data Network Security architecture and solutions, Lawful interception, etc

- Good understanding of OSS/BSS Systems and Business processes along with Market dynamics to relate with the business requirements.

- Strong Fundamentals in SS7 - esp. ISUP, IS-41, GSM-MAP, INAP, CAMEL or WIN

- Networking: WAN/LAN management, administration. Firewall, CISCO Routers and Switches administration is desirable

- Database sizing, creation, management and performance tuning is desirable

- Knowledge of WAP, WML and WML Script and OS like Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Open VMS, Sun Solaris, HP-Unix, and Linux

Qualifications And Experience :

- Minimum 20+years in Telecom Industry across Technology & Networks Strategy, Planning/Design/Engineering, Implementation and Operations Management for Data & Voice Core Networks elements and architectures, Value Added Services, Products and Solutions in wireless & Wireline services.

- B Tech/M-Tech in Electronics & Communications / Computer Engineering & Science / Electrical Engineering