Broadband Systems Planning Engineer at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

Job Title: Broadband Systems Planning Engineer

Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Team Lead, Broadband Systems Planning

Job Description:

• Define the optimal network topology for the Packet Core / Mobile Broadband platforms (e.g. SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGw, PGw, W@P Gw, Radius Servers, DNS Servers, Data Optimization Nodes etc.) for the deployment of Data/Multimedia solutions and services to give MTNN competitive advantage.
• Execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband network elements, features and protocols.
• Design and ensure the dimensioning of Packet Core / Mobile Broadband Network as well as new products and services to support marketing product.
• Plan, design and seek management’s approval for the implementation of future Data and Multimedia Solutions.
• Support the planning and designing of network architecture to optimally serve the growth of Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband Network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity.
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products and produce a technical report to assist management make business decisions.
• Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary within the Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband environment.
• Design and plan the evolution of Data Multimedia Solutions, such as Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS, Gy, Gx, Wifi, Wimax and other Third Party applications and services.
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value Added Services in order to define best solutions for new products and services.
• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade patch to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services.

Job Conditions: Normal MTNN working conditions May be required to work extended hour

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in cellular industry comprising of:
• Experience with GSM, EDGE,WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTENetworks, Offload Technologies etc
• Technical experience in planning, design and working with GGSN, SGSN, W@P Gw, PCRF, Evolved Packet CoreMMSC and other DATA platforms
• Experience in products and services development and a good understanding of Mobile data services & roadmaps
• Knowledge of signaling systems C7, MAP, SMPP, WAP, XML, HTTP, Diameter, GTP, etc.
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools
• Basic knowledge of the Online & Offline Charging Networks and Packet Core Network Platforms

Qualification:

• A First Degree in Electrical Electronics, Computer Engineering or similar discipline