IMS Core Planning Engineer

Job Overview:

One of the leading Chinese technology companies is looking for an experienced IMS Core Planning Engineer based in Islamabad, with strong experience in IMS core network planning, capacity analysis, network design, optimization, and project support integration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor network utilization, growth trends, traffic forecasting, and capacity analysis across IMS core network elements.
• Understand end-to-end HLD and LLD for IMS core products (ATS, CSCF, SBC & DRA/STP).
• Recommend network optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Coordinate with telecom vendors (Huawei, Nokia, ZTE, Ericsson), contractors, and internal departments to evaluate vendor proposals and recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Take responsibility for network safety.
• Support project integration, commissioning, implementation, and new nodes acceptance.
• Ensure fast response, accurate actions, and decisions during crisis, with willingness to learn and grow.

Skill Requirements:

• Familiarity with basic communication and data communication knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of IMS core call flows and scenarios as per 3GPP, GSMA, IEEE, and ETSI standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using internal/external tracing tools, Wireshark, IRIS, Tektronix, etc.
• Expert knowledge of IMS core nodes (CSC, ATS, OCS, CCF, IM-MGW, SBC, PCRF) and protocols (SIP, Diameter, H.248).
• Strong customer requirement analysis, management, and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication with technical customers (mid-level) regarding technical solutions, project plans, and progress.
• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• Experience Required: 3–5 years in the core network field, especially in the IMS domain.