Req Id: 66789
Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 134 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Our Network team plans, designs, builds and operates Bell’s multi-billion dollar networks, including the continued expansion of our fibre optic network, HSPA+ and LTE — Canada’s largest and fastest wireless network.
The service we provide is the foundation of Bell’s competitive advantage and a critical step towards achieving Bell’s goal to be recognized by customers as Canada’s leading communications company.
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The Bell Mobility wireless network team designs, builds and operates Canada’s Best Network.
Mobile TV, Facebook, Twitter, BlackBerry, Android, iPhone, HSPA+, LTE, IPv6 are the toys in our playground. The young and dynamic Bell Mobility team is front and centre in testing, deploying and maximizing the technologies that are revolutionizing the world.
We are a technology team linked to Marketing, Sales and Client Care to execute on our number one priority: Delivering Canada’s Best Network to our customers. Our people are making big things happen across the country, nourished constantly by growth, training and personal development opportunities.
Being at the forefront of the mobile internet revolution, we are always in need of smart people who like to get cool things done. If you are looking for more than a place to work and are not afraid of challenges, we have room for you too.
Bell has the Best Network because we have the Best People. And with you, Bell just got better!
Reporting to the Manager, Wireless Core Network Support, the successful candidate will be responsible for provide 3rd level support for the Wireless Core Data Network.
His/Her duties will include:
- Act as technical Subject Matter Expert for Core Network technologies, providing support to various internal Bell teams.
- Act as escalation point towards various Wireless Network vendors such as Cisco, Nokia, F5, Huawei, etc… to investigate, expedite, and resolve network issues and business impacting problems.
- Project Management of software rollout into Production network with assistance of Operation teams. This include lab testing, verification, MOP creation, deployment schedule managing, deployment coordination.
- Documentation of best practices and recommended network Operations & Maintenance procedures for Operation Teams.
- Priming root cause analysis and following up on problems with other teams and/or vendor.
- Using lab to reproduce/understand production issues/problems to collect additional logs for vendor investigations and find/validate any suitable workaround or corrections.
- Participate, as Core Network SME, in ad-hoc Special Projects with Wireless Technology and Engineering teams for network integrations and launch of new services.
- Coordinate activities with other groups including Switch Engineering, Technology Development, Operations, and Real Estate to support Bell Mobility’s business needs.
- Working hours are generally regular Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm; however evenings and weekends may be required for special events and business requirements.
Candidates should have:
- Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Computer Network Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience within a telecommunications industry.
- Experience with UMTS/HSPA/LTE networks.
- High attention to detail and strong troubleshooting abilities (packet-level) are a must for this role.
- In depth understanding of fundamental IP Network and routing Protocols: TCP, SCTP, UDP, OSPF, BGP.
- Excellent communication (verbal/written), time management, and project management skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Wireshark, Putty, Windows are required.
- Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with a passion for results, process improvement, and challenging the status-quo.
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
- Familiarity with Bell Mobility’s IP, UMTS/HSPA/LTE networks and equipment.
- Linux (RHCSA, RHCE) and Network (CCNA, JNCIS) certifications are strong assets.
- Familiarity with core network signaling (Diameter, MAP, GTP, RTP, etc) in UMTS/HSPA/LTE networks is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards and technical specifications is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with scripting (Perl, Bash, Python), and database manipulation (SQL, mySQL) are strong assets.
- Project Management experience and good understanding of Six Sigma Methodology
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga
Application Deadline: 02/19/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, ON, Mississauga