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• Monitors
  and responds promptly to any technical problems affecting the VAS nodes
• Customize 
  and support standard Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) applications
  that interface with the core GSM and Data Telecom Network Nodes
• Document
  the VAS product catalogue and the interfaces to other systems including
  updating and maintenance of the configuration database management system.
• Translate
  marketing requirements into design/technical requirements for all VAS
  Products ,Services and Platforms
• Monitoring
  and analyzing the system performance include traffic monitoring on the
  basis of statistics and reports. Based on these reports, identify the
  areas of improvements and develop techniques for optimization
• Compliance
  with VAS software license agreements
• Capacity
  management
• Second
  line technical support for customer complaints;
• Installation,
  integration and acceptance testing of new VAS nodes and services
• Monitor
  Quality and Grade of service
• Deployment
  and successful integration of VAS products (SMSC, MMSC, Voicemail) into
  customer network environments
• Upgrades
  and expansions of VAS products within a customer production environment
• Trouble
  shooting issues of VAS integration, interfacing with multi vendors such
  IN, Core Network, Billing and other third parties, encompassing: SS7 and
  IP provision
• Study
  possible basic, supplementary and Value Added Service/ feature offerings,
  and recommend VAS products
• Fulfil
  the Service configuration and activation according to plan for Service
  Provisioning
• Carry
  out preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure system availability
  and security. 

• A
  degree from a recognized university in the field of Information Technology
  (IT), Computer Science, or Mathematical / Physical Sciences.
• A
  specialized Certificate from a recognized IT institution
• Experience
  and knowledge of GSM network architecture
• Good
  Knowledge in operating systems like  Linux / UNIX / Solaris is an
  added advantage
• Experience
  with  VAS systems like SMSC, SMPP-GW, Voice Mail, Voice SMS, RBT,
  SDP(Service Delivery Platform), RSC(Roaming Service Center), USSD, Collect
  Call, WAP/WEB Portal, Mobile TV, MMSC, WAP-GW, ADC & OTA, MTA(Mail
  Transfer Agent).
• Proven
  knowledge shell scripting and at least one high-level programming language
  like C/C++, Visual Basic is required.
• Proven
  Experience with MS Share point technology
• Excellent
  report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability
  to interpret variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract
  variables.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills.
• Very
  logical approach to all issues.
• Ability
  to analyze processes in a detailed manner. 

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