VAS LBS Technical Expert

Norconsult Telematics

Position Objective:

To lead solution architecture and design for VAS and LBS services, ensuring interworking with other domains, driving transformation, and aligning with regulatory standards and business goals.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Designs VAS and LBS networks (SMSF, LMF, CBCF, SMSC, SMS-FW, MMSC, LBS, MCA, MCC, DMC, OTA, RBT, IVR, VM, USSD, roaming solutions) to meet business requirements.
• Develops capabilities for 5G standalone core and VAS/LBS services, including network slicing and edge use cases.
• Drives transformation and modernization of VAS services to align with emerging technologies.
• Manages capacity and performance expansions for VAS and LBS network components and services.
• Ensures business continuity, georedundancy, and multi-layer resilience for VAS services, incorporating risk management guidelines.
• Coordinates with Mobility, Transport, Fixed Services, IT, Cyber Security, and Operations teams for VAS/LBS node integration.
• Conducts end-to-end validation, verification, and acceptance testing for new VNFs/CNFs.
• Designs and validates VAS/LBS solutions, including NFV, OPNFV, service chaining, NFVI, VIM, and NFVO, approving related Method of Procedures (MOPs).
• Maintains and approves technical documentation (HLD, LLD, integration specs, solution documents).
• Validates vendor solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the latest technologies.
• Prepares and evaluates RFX, RFI, RFP, RFQ, and BOQs, supporting procurement and vendor evaluation.
• Conducts POCs, proposes emerging technologies, and drives business value through operational efficiency and service enablement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in telecommunications, with in-depth expertise in VAS and LBS design.
• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Telecom Engineering, or a related field from a reputed university.
• Techno-functional role requiring expertise in VAS/LBS (e.g., SMSF, LMF, CBCF, SMSC, SMS-FW, MMSC, LBS, MCA, MCC, DMC, OTA, RBT, IVR, VM, USSD, Roaming solutions), 5G standalone core, NFV (NFVI, VIM, NFVO), and Telco Cloud.
• Hands-on experience in network automation and orchestration (e.g., Python, Ansible) and VAS/LBS solution validation.
• Strong VAS design skills, including service architecture design, cross-domain integration, vendor management, and business value creation.
• Ability to lead technical and functional aspects of VAS/LBS initiatives, balancing design expertise with stakeholder collaboration and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication (written, oral, listening), leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in executive reporting and presentations.
• Industry-recognized certifications in telecom, cloud, or network design (e.g., Nokia SRA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TM Forum Open APIs) desirable.
• Strong command of both English and Arabic (both written and spoken).