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Support and Repair Solution Architect
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Drive and orchestrate as investigation leader for Fault Isolation during regular CSRs and Emergencies
- Support regular product CSRs when needed
- Customer consultation handling on Solution level
- On-site (Customer Office) working embedded within customer Operations team
- Develop and maintain network troubleshooting methodologies, including the proper operation of the tools and services like CES, EIA
- Own (and create where needed) Network Recovery Procedures such as but not limited to:
- Signaling Storm recovery routines,
- Traffic rerouting routines,
- network recovery documentation, backup procedures etc. etc
- Be part and secure that the Handover to Support process becomes part of the continuous Change control process, adapt it and evolve (not one-time activity)
- Be a glue between the NFVi and VNFs environment and ways of working
- Be part of the continuous deployment activities
- Prepare MoP, Test solutions, Create impact analysis and Coordinate deployment of corrections from technical perspective
- Control LCM status from an overall solution level for customer specific solutions.
You will bring
Core Competences:
- Solution level technical competence
- Network level competence
- Core Network Competence (overview of Cloud Infrastructure and deep knowledge in Ericsson IMS and UDM applications)
- Knowledge of the 3GPP or any other relevant standard for his/her area
- Ability to learn Ericsson Portfolio.
- Service Delivery Process.
- Change Management.
- Negotiation & argumentation skills.
- Presentation skills (oral and written).
- Software Update Management.
- Software Support.
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations.
Preferred Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Excellent Customer Relationship Management skills.
- Very strong personal interaction skills and good communication capabilities.
- Very good proactive mind set – always include a broader scope in mind when handling customer requests.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Drive - determination, focus, take the ups and downs, stick with things long enough to see them through
- Creativity - ability to see and make things in a new or different way, capability of developing inspiration, innovation or insight
- Openness - capacity to reflect on one’s behavior and performance, learn from experience, adapt to other cultures, absorb feedback, accept new ideas and practices
- Responsiveness - ability to understand, quickly adapt and act upon new information, influences and information.
- Capability to mobilize others both internally and from customer organization.
- Strong network of contacts
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Ericsson on jobs.ericsson.com to apply
