Solution Architect

Job Description

About Nokia At Nokia we create the technology to connect the world. Developing and delivering the industrys only end-to-end portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing that is available globally. Through our research teams, including the world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia is leading the world to adopt end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure and capable of revolutionizing lives, economies and societies. Nokia adheres to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality and integrity. A truly global company, we are 160 nationalities working in more than 100 countries. About Nokia SoftwareNokia Software is the leading solutions provider in the telecoms software market helping to drive large-scale service and network operations automation and digital business transformation in support of customer migrations to 5G. Built on Nokia s cloud-native Common Software Foundation (CSF), Nokia s multi-vendor and multi-network software solutions enrich and secure user experiences; automate operations and infrastructure; and enable new revenue streams and cost efficiencies. Job Description General Purpose:- Provides leadership and a senior level solution consulting service in customer project; ability to understand customers business and technical needs and ability to translate them into a solution, Designs and executes complex integration, operations or performance solutions for customers & Shares professional knowledge to guide others. Main Responsibility Area:-
• Provides senior level solution consulting service, having expertise in Core Nodes and Products; acts as a source of expertise for colleagues
• Design and leads the identification and specification of complex solutions in complex customer environment.
• Support Nokia Sales Team for Core Solutions during sales phases.
Position Description:-
• Develop detailed customer solution design & architecture and perform technical risk evaluation for overall technical solution.Own technical part of bid preparation: solution design/architecture, effort estimates, scope of work, bill of material, etc. and holding key role in contract negotiations to protect SI value.
• Lead the technical implementation during the delivery phase.
• Present offered solution design/architecture to customer and verify/adapt it during realization phase
• Liaise with SI Engagement Architect and other members of the regional team as well as with Product Managers, Project manager and 3rd party product manager to align customer requirements with available generic solutions, Nokia products and 3rd party products
Skills:
• Good Knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE Networks and Call flows
• Solution design & Implementation of Core Network Elements
• SDM Solution Integration.
• Subscriber Data base migration
• Experience of installing HP hardware - inserting in racks, power and network cabling within the rack
• Experience of installing Juniper top of rack switch in rack, cabling
• Experience of positioning built racks in position in server room, cabling power & network to customer environment
• Experience of installing Core Nodes on commissioned hardware
• Experience in Cloud + Virtualization and VNF DeploymentsGood experience in Unix/Linux commands
• Good experience in Router and Switch configuration
• Good understanding of Call Flows
• Basic knowledge of HP product details
• Basic Knowledge of firmware.
• Basic scripting language expertise (Shell script, PERL, Python, Ansible) would be added advantage.
Position Requirements: -
• Ability to discuss with customer for requirements gathering
• Ability to Solution Design Creation for SDM products.
• Solution Deployment and Solution Architecture Creation support.
• Ability to troubleshoot call flow related issues and fixing the same.
• Ability to understand the new solutions quickly and delivering the same to Customer. Strong understanding of Mobile Network (2G, 3G & 4G).
• Advanced level on Operating System such as Linux or Solaris.
• Experience on networking troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience on virtualization - VMWare or Open stack Ability to work with both technical and management layers at customer.
• Ability to work on Automation initiatives.
• Ability to play a role of Individual contributor as well as team player based on the project requirements. Travel availability: 50% of the time on domestic or international travels.
• Good Communication Skills.
Additional Information,

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