RAN System Engineer

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At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You'll Do
Role purpose

• Support the definition and evolution Mobile Access Architecture design and engineering in accordance with the Architecture Blueprint
• Responsible for the access design of Access Network and related interconnections with the Core Network
• Design of RAN Access network, with special focus on logical connectivity, security and synchronisation of the RAN base stations
• Management of technical acceptance of the Radio HW and SW, with special focus on RAN transport and transmission capabilities
• Definition of the RAN KPIs and of the related performance targets
• Analysis and troubleshooting of the Mobile Access performance issues and design of the related improvement guidelines, with special focus on interworking with transport and core network
• Support definition of Access network HLD/LLD for specific MPN solutions

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Provide high level design (HLD) of the Access Networks
• Define the reference RAN configurations with special focus on RAN transport capabilities and SW functionalities. HLD/LLD
• Support process definition for the delivery of customised solution in collaboration with VBPS and ND
• Define MPN specific Radio Transport configurations for the Vodafone RAN suppliers
• Define the optimal design and parameterisation to maximise access network performance, in collaboration with ND and Transport teams
• Manage technical acceptance and life cycle of the RAN configuration and related SW functionalities, including the correct interworking with MPN/market specific core/TX design

Who You Are
Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of radio access technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)
• Deep knowledge of networking techniques, with main reference to IP
• Deep knowledge of synchronisation technologies and transport security (IPSec, Macsec)
• Knowledge of radio equipment and sw functionalities and parameter
• Knowledge of 3GPP protocols
• Management of complex customised solutions

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• Good awareness of wider technology aspects in telecommunications and ICT
• Deep IP networking expertise
• Very good knowledge of 3GPP Radio Protocols and mobility procedure
• Inter-functional relationships
• Ability to meet the deadline and project definitions, supported by good decision making skills

Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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