Mobile Messaging and Data Services Engineer

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Description:Provides network engineering and planning support to drive the architecture, development, implementation, and growth planning for mobile value added service solutions within a complex engineering and operations environment that includes existing cable network infrastructure supporting digital voice, cable modem, as well as analog and digital video services. Helps design integrated wireless wireline network solutions supporting voice, data, and video services based upon growth, emerging technologies, and network service trends.Responsible for a variety of mobile value added service (VAS) solutions across a variety of Cox owned and or ASP hosted service platforms. Designs solutions and conducts extensive lab evaluations and integration testing of network solutions and document results. Develops network sub-system and element functional and technical specifications based upon marketing, business, and network operations requirements. Mobile VAS platforms may include WAP Gateways, SMSC/MMSC, Voicemail, Ring Back Tones, Content Stores, etc.Assists as needed in all engineering initiatives impacting wireless value added services including but not limited to: network architecture definition, vendor evaluation, new product and service development, economic, alternative, and feasibility evaluations, and operational planning. This will include working with other CCI departments such as Strategy and Business Development, Telephony, DOCSIS, and Video Engineering; Network Operations, Marketing, as well as various Field Engineering and Operations groups.Monitors and participates as needed in industry fora and standards bodies (e.g. OMA, CableLabs, IETF, 3GPP2, CDG) to monitor mobile service and technology evolution and developments, specifications, proposals, and issues of interest and their impact relevant to Cox*s business plans.Collaborates with peers in partner MSOs, Equipment Suppliers, Consulting Firms, and other wireless system operators.Typical travel will be 25%.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Typical Training / Experience - Typically requires BS/BA in Engineering, ComputerScience or related discipline and generally 5-8 years of experience in related fieldOR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certificationrequired in some areas.7+ years of technical experience including engineering and network operationsresponsibilities for mobile value added voice/data services and mobile web services.Understanding of current 3GPP2 (1X and EVDO) network technologies and evolutionplans including detailed knowledge of both PS and CS call processing for mobile voice,data, and messaging services.Solid in-depth understanding of mobile web and device software technologies including as BREW, WAP, XML, HTML, media players and their role in mobile voice and data applications.Working knowledge of TDM and IP based fixed network technology that includes design, implementation, and operations of soft switching, TCP/IP, VoIP, Mobile IP, SIP, Sigtran, MAP, SS7, ISUP, WIN, and IMS in the mobile network environment.Experience with Greenfield mobile network implementation projects spanning preliminary planning & analysis, network design, ICI (installation, commissioning, and integration), acceptance testing, and commercial launch phases.Skills:3GPP2 (1X and EVDO),Mobile VAS platforms may include WAP Gateways, SMSC/MMSC, Voicemail, Ring Back Tones, Content Stores,