Senior Traffic Engineer - Performance

 

MetroPCS Inc. was formed in 1994 to provide an affordable, simple to use wireless service for customers in metropolitan areas seeking an alternative to traditional landline or wireless service.

 

In addition to a great working environment, MetroPCS offers yearly performance evaluations, a competitive benefit and compensation package, such as Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage for employees, annual bonuses, and stock option grants.

Senior Traffic Engineer ? Performance:  will plan, size and dimension network elements to provide the needed capacity and functionality to keep the network ahead of the growth plans.  Coordinates with corporate engineering, equipment vendors, and tech staff in order to develop plans and matrices for network growth, efficiency and quality.  Responsible for improving hourly system performance and optimizing the network for Southern California.

 

Responsibilities:

 Switch DimensioningSS7 Network ArchitectureInteract with vendor to establish critical engineering points and engineering overheads.Generate sizing for core network elementsForecast port requirementsForecast / design growth planning/ sizing  via traffic engineeringGenerate detailed network architectureSwitch integrationInteroperability testing and coordinationPerformance AnalysisSupport Network engineering for facility requirements.Develop tools to gather statistics from all Network Elements, process and deliver results to Local Team.Monitor all network elements to determine health of overall systemsUnderstand call processing in Lucent CDMA networkUnderstanding of CDMA, 3G-1X Data OperationsAssist RF,  Switch and Field ops as needed

 

Qualified candidates must have good verbal & written communication skills. Have knowledge and experience with Wireless PCS and/or Cellular networks, posses good Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork building skills, excellent Problem Solving/Decision Making skills, and be able to work with minimal supervision and provide timely and accurate work output. Project management, excellent communications, organizational & interpersonal skills and be Self Motivated.

 

Education:  Bachelor?s Degree or directly related equivalent experience; plus 5-7 years Lucent Wireless CDMA switching experience.

 

Experience includes:Knowledge of Tellabs 5500 DACS, digital networks,MS Office suiteComprehensive knowledge of equipment & translations for Lucent 5ESS

 

Only candidates who meet all of the above requirements will be considered. INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT SALARY HISTORY AND RESUME IN WORD FORMAT FOR CONSIDERATION.  MetroPCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.