Network Designer Full-time Job

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

 

What are we looking for?
Engineering – Wireless Data Core Team is looking for Network Designer Reporting to the Manager, Engineering – Wireless Data Core, the Data Networks specialist will be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the engineering & implementation for Wireless Data Core platforms, services and networks (including 5G, MEC, LTE, IoT, LTE, etc…). 

What you will be doing?

• Take full accountability and ownership in the engineering deliverables for wireless data core platforms, including but not limited to the following:

1.   5G Standalone Core (5GC):
2. AMF, SMF, UPF

• Evolved Packet Core (EPC):

1. MME, PGW, SGW, ePDG

• Software development and scripting to automate functional service validation for wireless solutions.
• Provide technical documentation support to facilitate configuration design changes on Wireless 3GPP platforms in support of 5G & LTE wireless solutions
• Integrate and deploy next generation cloud native network functions based on Kubernetes (k8s) and virtualization technology.
• Utilize cloud and virtualization tools to automate workflows, platform instantiation, service validation, and KPI reporting. 
• Capacity planning, dimensioning, and KPI performance reporting of platforms.
• Co-ordinate and work closely with peer departments (eg. Project Management, Network Operations, Network Planning, Product Development, IT, Engineering, etc…) for end-to-end service integration, implementation and solution delivery. 
• Author lab design and execute implementation/validation in lab environment to simulate changes in a controlled environment prior to production rollout. 
• Provide troubleshooting support to Operations and peer technical teams. 
• Provide resolution for technical issues related to engineering design.
• Manage Vendor relationships (eg. review of vendor quotes, scope of work documents, solution requirements, design specifications, acceptance test plans, MOPs, and roadmap of platform evolution). 
• Work in a tight, highly motivated, team environment taking on leadership responsibility when necessary.

 

What will you bring?

• Working knowledge of 5GC/LTE/3G call flows and 3GPP architecture.
• Working knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, microservices, edge computing, orchestration, CI/CD pipeline integration and workflow automation in a cloud environment.
• Cloud certifications with Azure, AWS, and/or GCP would be an asset. 
• Experience with Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, EFK or ELK stack, software defined networking (SDN) as applicable to Wireless Packet Core.
• Scripting (python, shell) and sysadmin skills on Linux environments: a strong asset
• University Degree or equivalent in engineering/computer science discipline.
• Core Competencies include Innovative and Creative thinking, Problem Solving abilities, Adaptability and Initiative.
• Excellent communication, inter-personal skills, teamwork and collaborative abilities with proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver in order to meet tight deadlines.

 

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

 

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 8200 Dixie Rd (341), Brampton, ON 
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 312713

Rogers Communications Inc. is a Canadian communications and media company operating primarily in the fields of wireless communications, cable television, telephony and Internet, with significant additional telecommunications and mass media assets. Rogers has its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.