Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Engineer, IP & PS Core Network QoS and Capacity
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Responsible for performance analysis and monitoring of packet switching components of Etisalat's core network, systems and platforms and ensure that quality of service standards are strictly adhered to.
Principal Functions
- Perform timely monitoring and analysis of packet switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, features, protocols etc.
- Monitor and provide analysis on packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources.
- Monitor and provide analysis on IPN for packet switching network elements to ensure optimal bandwidth and high security.
- Provides analysis on translating Etisalat business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the core network packet switching system.
- Attendance of meetings & follow through on action points based on defined target dates.
- Reporting of interface utilisation at different intervals & provide adequate & realistic plans for upgrade to avoid congestions.
- Performs technical investigations into areas related to packet switching network design and Data performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new Data technologies.
- Provide Weekly & Monthly Reports as required.
- Interact with external and internal stakeholders to regularly update & deliver detailed design documentation on Core PS & Datacomms Network (HLDs and LLDs)
- Effective project management & High Quality delivery of all assigned PS Core & Datacomms projects on set date following PMI standard
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Manager / Head, QoS.
- Implement necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments.
- Report as necessary on changes in standards (internally and externally initiated) and on performance against standards as customer perception side.
- Develop comprehensive dashboard for extensive performance and capacity utilization monitoring.
- Monitor and Perform analysis on OTT traffic and performance measurements and create a dashboard incorporating performance and utilization details.
Educational Requirements
- First degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience, Skills & Competencies
- One (1) to two (2) years post NYSC relevant work experience
- Network Operations
- Good knowledge of ALL data technologies.
- Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications for datacomm.
- Transmission Network IP, TDM, BB, Backhauls, Leased lines /last mile, FO etc.
- Core Network Planning and Design.
- Sound knowledge of Mobile & Enterprise Networks (IP, Circuit & Packet Core).
- IP Network design & Planning
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio)
- Proficient in using IP performance monitoring tools for all major vendors Huawei, Cisco, juniper etc.
- Personal Effectiveness
- Problem Solving
- Logical decision making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects within the established scope, budget and timeline.
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal Skill
- Team player
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity
- Empowering people
- Growing people
- Team work
- Customer Focus
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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