Engineer - Switch Support 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 - Switch Support

Job Identification: 6544
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Department: Network NG
Reports To: Manager - Switch Operations
Division: Network

Mission

• To implement network integration and resolve faults on the core network.

Description

• Track, monitor, and resolve faults using approved switch processes and procedures.
• Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports.
• Conduct an oversight function on other activities within the switch centers.
• Update switch records such as billing backup, weekly dumps and test load.
• Perform routine maintenance on all Core network nodes within the swit.
• Perform network quality and performance investigations.
• Management of spares associated with switch infrastructures.
• Strictly adhere to the change control process.
• Carryout acceptance of new Core Nodes (Stand-Alone and Cloudified) Subsystems. 
• Check and resolve route(Interconnect) faults .
• Comply with disaster recovery plan.
• Resolve, Node  faults and escalate issues where required.
• Manage Switch Floor space utilization as well as ensuring quality installations by Vendors.
• House Keeping within Switch Room.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Electrical / Electronics  or Telecommunications related Degree
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years work experience.
• Not less than 3years experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others.
• Experience working in a medium  organization.
• Experience in core network operations and maintenance in GSM environment.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2025, 11:55pm.