Engineer - Broadband System Planning 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 - Broadband System Planning

Job Identification: 6398
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager - Broadband Systems
Division: Network

Mission

• To achieve the deliverables of the Broadband Systems Planning unit. 
• To Plan, Design and Optimize the PS Core network & IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platforms, to achieve a cost effective and optimal PS Core & IMS network design and performance, and a timely deployment of quality mobile data products and IP Multimedia solutions in line with the business strategic objectives.
• Champion PS Core & IMS network evolution strategies as it relates to short to medium term technology decisions in line with the overall business strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and dimensioning of the PS Core and IMS network as well as new Mobile data/multimedia solutions to support the marketing product.
• Supervise the planning and design of the PS Core and IMS network architecture to optimally serve the network growth in terms of traffic, subscribers and capacity.
• Supervise the definition of an optimal network topology for the Mobile Data/Multimedia platforms (e.g. SGSN-MME, SGW, GGSN/PGW, PCRF/SAPC, ADC, DNS, P-/I-/S-CSCF, MTAS, WAP Gateway, etc.) for deployment of Mobile Data/ Multimedia solutions to give MTNN a competitive advantage.
• Supervise the design and plan the evolution of Data/Multimedia solutions, such as Broadband, Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, VoLTE, VoWi-FI, etc.
• Take the lead in improving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the PS Core/IP Multimedia Subsystems network by analyzing network data, troubleshooting issues (Root Cause Analysis – RCA), and implementing improvements (Parameter Tuning) across the Packet-Switched (PS), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as well as Circuit-Switched (CS) domains.
• Supervise and execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the Mobile Data/multimedia network elements, features, protocols.
• Coordinate and conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate models and proffer solution if necessary, within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment.
• Coordinate and conduct technical feasibility studies and impact analysis for new Mobile Data/Multimedia products and produce feasibility report.
• Oversee the meeting with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative Mobile Data/Multimedia solutions.
• Ensure maintenance of defined network modeling and traffic analysis tools for proper traffic trending and analysis within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedure and time schedules.

Requirements
Education:

• A first Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering or any relevant science courses.
• Fluent in English

Experience:
3 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialization:

• Experience with Wi-Fi, GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE & 5G & IMS Networks.
• Technical experience in design and optimizing PS Core Network nodes such SGSN, GGSN, PCRF, Evolved Packet Core (EPC – MME, SGW, PGW), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and other Mobile data platforms.
• Vast Knowledge of signaling systems, protocols and interfaces SS7, SIGTRAN IP, MAP, WAP, XML, HTTP, Diameter, GTP etc.
• Experience on Policy Control and Charging Functions in the mobile data/IP Multimedia domain around Gy, Gx, Rx, Ro, Cx, Sy, Sh, Gz interfaces
• IP knowledge.
• Experience in cloud systems and technologies.
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools.
• Experience analyzing Network traces

Application Closing Date
15th Septemebr, 2025; 10:59 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online