Description :

Grade Level: L2

Location: Islamabad

Last Date to Apply: 9th October 2024

What is Expert Cloud Infrastructure & PS Core Planning?

The role reports directly to the Manager PS Core Planning & Operations with an extended team of 12 team members.

Major tasks include day to day planning of EPC & NFVI Cloud Core Network, evaluation of business requirement (corporate & commercial), configuration management, testing & troubleshooting of new integration before they go live, interaction with Internal and external stakeholder and vendor planning teams for ongoing project and upgrades.

What does Expert Cloud Infrastructure & PS Core Planning do?

• Plan, implement, develop, and test Hardware and Software components of the cloud platform.
• Design and plan NFVI Cloud core solutions for mobile services as per commercial and market needs.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and future needs; optimize cloud resources and processes.
• Oversee cloud/NFVI projects end-to-end, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Enhance software development processes through optimization techniques and technologies.
• Regularly assess and improve cloud system performance, security, and scalability.
• Implement automation and upgrade infrastructure to meet evolving business requirements.
• Prepare and verify planning tasks, configurations, and SOP documentation for system integration.
• Monitor NFVI licenses, certificates, and perform network audits (FusionSphere, FusionStorage, hardware, configurations).
• Manage NFVI cloud service flows, documentation, and process improvement for various services (e.g., EPC and CS core).
• Track and report FusionSphere, FusionStorage, and NFV hardware KPIs (IOPS, bandwidth, latency).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (operations, marketing, finance) for cloud solutions.
• Maintain NFVI hardware (Rack/Blade Servers), FusionStorage, FusionSphere, and integrate with eSight for monitoring alarms and KPIs.
• Design, develop, and maintain Huawei Cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance.
• Analyze security threats, optimize costs, and develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage the VNF lifecycle, NFVI architecture, and review HLD/LLD design for architecture.
• Experience with Linux, OpenStack, Huawei FusionSphere, and MANO stack (Huawei MAE-Orchestration/VNFO).
• Familiar with public cloud, private cloud, OpenStack, IaaS, PaaS (Preferred Huawei Fusion Stage), HANA, SDN, HPC, IoT and AI
• Manage VNF installation, lifecycle management, and storage security standards.
• Regularly review and recommend cloud system optimizations.
• Deep knowledge of 2G/4G/5G network architecture, PS Core nodes, and EPC core solutions.
• Experience in network optimization, service awareness, DPI (deep packet inspection), and network parameter standardization.
• Handle network expansion projects and vendor management.
• Finalize SLAs and manage tasks for marketing and commercial teams, ensuring performance and KPI reporting.
• Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in IT, Cloud Computing, and EPC environments.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.
• Extensive experience with NFVI Core Networks and deep knowledge of Packet Core Service flow.
• Hands-on expertise in planning, designing, and configuring Huawei Cloud NFVI PS Core service nodes.
• Proven experience with PS/EPC and NFVI technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Leadership skills to effectively represent and promote the department and its technology portfolio.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.