OSSBSS (Blue Planet) Senior

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OSS-Assurance & Analytics Technology Consultant - Senior

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The telecommunications industry is changing rapidly with shorter technology cycles increased capital expenditure requirements digitization and increasing customer expectations from operators. All of this causes pressure on margins & cash flow requiring operators to transform the way they operate automating and digitizing their processes upgrading their technology to leverage the power of cloud AI and other cutting-edge developments.

As the telecommunications industry evolves we will work with them to help them transform. You will be working on projects across the Americas EMEIA and APAC and serving the entire telecommunications spectrum including operators network equipment providers system integrators cloud vendors and specialized tool providers.

The opportunity:

In this role as a senior consultant in GDS Consulting you will lead the implementation of Ciena/ Blue Planet products and integration with the telecommunications operators Operations Support Systems (OSS). You will be responsible for ensuring that a quality integrated software solution is delivered in a timely manner at budget and to our clients satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities:

• Delivery and Product implementation configuration extensions and integrations for OSS systems involving Ciena Blue Planets suite of products.
• Actively drive & participate in Business Analysis and requirements gathering Design Development Testing Deployment Data Migration and Support
• You will leverage your expertise in Ciena Blue Planets Assurance suite of products such as Unified Assurance and Analytics (UAA) to build service lifecycle automation related capabilities for telcos by developing and configuring resource adapters correlation rules KPIs and analytics dashboards.

• Assist in the development and implementation of AI models and systems leveraging techniques such as Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI.
• You will develop system and process requirements.

• You will map OSS software capabilities to those needs and build consensus around the solution proposes technical solutions to system requirements.
• You will develop applicable process and system change documentation; Develop and distribute project related documentation.
• You will provide oversight on assigned component tasks.
• You will coordinate with regional/global teams on project objectives.
• You build and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients.
• Delivering qualified solutions to meet business objectives providing focus to ensure scope and objectives are maintained throughout the project and program life cycles ensuring benefits realization.
• Result oriented leadership style setting achievable goals and leading by example linking commercial and technical arenas.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong leadership skills teaming and communications
• Strong drive to excel professionally and to guide and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dedicated resourceful and able to work under pressure.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Consultant with minimum of 5 Years proven experience and significant knowledge and professionalism gained from years of OSS and Telecommunications products and implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of OSS products and services specific experience in implementing solutions and in systems integrations.
• Must have experience with Blue Planet Unified Assurance and Analytics (UAA) and other observability tools.
• Conceptual / Practical Experience: Fault management Performance management NMS EMS SIEM APM Log Agg tools Python Bash Powershell REST API SNMP Netconf/YANG SQL Git Kubernetes Docker Cloud VPC AI/ML

• In-depth knowledge of machine learning deep learning and generative AI techniques.
• Preferred experience in at least one of the OSS COTS products (E.g. Blue Planet Netcracker Ericsson Nokia etc.)

• Knowledge in Databases programming languages and platforms
• Expertise to review and approve design and development solution documents internal and external test strategies plans and scripts.
• Knowledge of and preferably certification in TMForums Open Digital Architecture (ODA) frameworks and Open APIs.
• Exceptional quantitative skills enabling identification of key business issues and progression of solutions.
• A bachelors degree in Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/ or any other relevant discipline.

What we look for:

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator youll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If youre ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference this role is for you.

What we offer:

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experiencewhere youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements(FWA) where this may be needed guided by our FWA Policy. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning:Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership:Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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