Reference Code 69859dg13Job Title Lead Network Engineering ManagerCompany AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States.

Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of wireless, high-speed DSL Internet, TV, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services.

Department NetworkProject Expert level individual contributor engineer conducting highly complex network design, development, and/or configuration activities.

Develops, implements and maintains engineering standards and practices.

Develops standardized network engineering methods and procedures, evaluates highly complex network engineering activities.

Implements process re-engineering activities.

Designs highly complex network components.

Engineering activities support wireless and/or landline networks/systems.

Expert technical skills in the fundamentals of network design and in more than one area of network engineering.

Seen as SME for the Core Performance group.

Manages special projects on an as-needed basis.

# Highly advanced senior lead individual contributor engineer with strong technical and leadership skills.

# Analyze call models, Key Performance Indicators & statistics to improve network efficiencies & identify potential problems.

Provide trend analysis.

# Analyze performance standards.

Develop detailed recommendations for changes & process improvements.

# Provide operational report analysis.

# Promote standardization in the areas of performance measurement and scoring.

# Identify recurring problems and propose technical solutions.

# The selected candidate will be influential in improving and maintaining the performance of the AT&T 3G and 4G Networks # Candidate must have a deep understanding of RNC theory, engineering, operation and performance # Performance management counters must be thoroughly understood including flow control, load control, call processing, processor utilization, and packet data handling # Candidate must understand all interfaces: Iu-B, Iu-CS, Iu-PS and Iu-R as well as the ATM and IP dimensioning and capacity metrics.

# In this position the engineer will work with leading AT&T and vendor experts to maximize capacity planning and utilization.

# The candidate will provide leadership and guidance to Capacity Planning Engineers to ensure that planning models and metrics are accurate.

# Create uniform performance processes and procedures across the Nation.

This includes monitoring Ericsson RNC and/or Lucent MSC and RNC counters & KPIs to identify problems where degradation appears # Work closely with all engineering and operations stakeholders as well as Ericsson and/or Alcatel/Lucent vendor teams to proactively assess and/or prevent network issues.

# Review, analyze, and report on the impacts of network element upgrades, additions and growth.

# Work with ATT reporting teams to develop tools and templates that report on Network performance on a weekly basis.

Support current and future tool developments (CDR, node SQL's, etc.) that will better equip the Network Performance Team to optimize network performance and efficiencies.

# Ensure that core network element performance shall not impact accessibility This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T's compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function.

This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

Requirements # Proven expertise with Ericsson UMTS RNCs and/or ALU UMTS RNCs is required along with a thorough understanding of the architecture and engineering.

# At least 5 years in wireless telecommunications, preferably with a wireless service provider or vendor.

At least 3 years in an engineering role.

National network performance experience is highly desirable.

# Proven knowledge of engineering principles and wireless telecommunication systems for both voice and data.

Fluency in UMTS, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, TCP/IP, ATM, and VoIP technologies is required.

# Proven track record in the ability to research, compile, and analyze data required for network performance reporting.

# Must demonstrate strong organizational, communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills required # Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time # Expert in Microsoft applications and highly proficient in other engineering applications # Bachelor's degree in technical discipline.

# Demonstrates good knowledge of T1/DS1, T3/DS3, OC-n, SONET, DWDM, VoIP, call routing, SS7 Signaling.

# Understanding wireless network call processing, from handset access to core, is highly critical.

Additionally, a general understanding of wireline telephone network is beneficial.

At AT&T, our Chief Technology Office (CTO) is the embodiment of innovation.

We#re responsible for developing, designing, planning and building AT&T's wireless and wired networks, including the nation's fastest 3G wireless network, our groundbreaking U-verse network and one of the world's largest and most advanced IP backbone networks.

Just as importantly, our team conducts industry-leading research and development for network technologies as well as the applications that take advantage of connectivityClassification Regular Full TimeShift 40Hr- M-F 8AM-5PM / RegularLocation AT&T - SouthwestCity TX - DALLAS

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