Senior Engineer - Packet Switch Core at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Packet Switch Core

Job: IRC4698
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Perform PS-CORE end to end troubleshooting, conduct Packet core health checks, and carry out end to end KPI analysis and Performance optimization
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance and operations of Packet switch nodes and effectively monitor all data related links
• Principal Functions        
• Configure and integrate different nodes and solutions for both new and existing networks.
• Analyze problems and identify suitable solution to these problems.
• Working on complex troubleshooting, using support tools, standard processes and procedures
• Co-ordinate the integration of new BSC, RNC and eNode B to the packet nodes
• Integration and deployment of caching solution on the network, alongside its operations and maintenance.
• Follow up on data network activities on daily basics and ensure fault free network.
• Perform impact analysis of software upgrade and provide recommendation.
• Co-ordinate routine maintenance of PS core network elements in line with standard policies and procedures
• Generate Change Request and develop scripting for implementation for Packet nodes.
• Ensure effective analyses of the Packet performance reports and proactively resolve any challenges
• Ensure integrity of public IP address against vulnerabilities.
• Integration and troubleshooting of VPN's deployed on the network
• Perform PS Core Audit activity and resolution on identified loopholes
• Ensure that the PS Core nodes availability targets are achieved
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, PS Carrier.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or its equivalent
• Domain experience:(Packet core) minimum of 4 years.
• Very good knowledge of Huawei Packet Core nodes, SGSN, MME, GGSN, S- GW and P-GW
• Good Understanding of Packet Core Surrounding Nodes (Like VOLTE, SCG, Charging Nodes, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Policy server (PCRF, PCEF), DNS
• Familiar with virtualization and the Cloud Systems
• Excellent IP background

Knowledge:

• GPRS (SGSN/GGSN) operational experience with focus on troubleshooting
• Fault analysis & Performance reporting/analysis.

Skills:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Behavior
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
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