Engineer - NES Solutions, Network 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineer - NES Solutions, Network

Job Identification: 2596
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager NES Solution Design
Division: Network

Mission

• Responsible for Designing, planning and optimizing cost-effective and scalable voice/data solutions for enterprise customers using various communication mediums and platforms on the MTNN network. 

Description

• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade patch to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services
• Define the optimal network solutions designs that can use various network topology like Packet backhaul, DWDM, SDH, integrating various last-mile technologies (Fiber Optics, FTTX, microwave, VSAT) for the deployment of Data/Multimedia solutions and services to give EBU a competitive advantage in the enterprise market segment.
• Execute prompt provisioning of network designs on various backhauling platforms in meeting customer’s needs.
• Design and ensure the dimensioning of scalable Packet access backhaul network as well as new last mile transmission media products to support EBU products.
• Plan, design and seek management’s approval for the implementation of future cost effective robust designs, infrastructure and IT services. 
• 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 network environment for enterprise solutions.
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Ensure customer engagement
• 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.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.  
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Education

• First Degree in Electrical / Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Fluent in English

Experience:
3 - 7 years of experience which includes:

• 2 years of hands-on experience in DWDM, IP/MPLS, BGP network solution design in service provider environment
• Experience in telecoms operational support on (MPLS, Datacenter, SD-WAN, MEF, SDH, Fiber Optics, Microwave technology, GSM, LTE, RF Frequency design)
• Technical experience in planning, design and working with microwave frequency planning, MULTIPLEXERS, L2/L3 SWITCHES, ROUTERS and other DATA platforms is required
• Experience in products and services development and a good understanding of transmission media (wired/wireless) roadmaps
• Experience with network monitoring, planning and design tools like PATHLOS5, U2000, NETBOSS, IP PLANNING TOOLS, INMS
• Telecommunication and IP network certifications from any of the OEMs (CISCO, Juniper, Huawei, Ericsson, Aviat, RAD, Cambridge Broadband Network, Redline)

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023 (10:59 PM)