Senior Engineer, Datacom

Job Summa​ry

This role involves a deep understanding of IP networking, IP/MPLS technologies, SRV6, MBPN, and the evolution of mobile networks from 2G/3G/4G/5G to their convergence with IP and with focus on integration, deployment and maintenance of both the IP- based backbone, IP- Core and DCN nodes that carries voice, data traffic.

Roles and Responsibilities 

•          Support 9mobile IP/ MPLS Backbone Network, Technologies such as SDH, MPLS Core, MP-BGP, VPNs, VPLS, L3VPN, Metro, MPLS, Fast Rerouting, VRRP, BFD etc.

•          Optimizing network performance and capacity to meet the demands of the mobile network.

•          Facilitate requirement discussions and determine QoS requirements and traffic engineering to support IP backbone VRF elements.

•          Review all changes to network configuration for technical accuracy and impact and provide Multi-Protocol Network problem resolutions.

•          Analyzing network key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess network health and identify areas for improvement

•          Responsible for end-to-end IP integrations for core switching equipment, VAS nodes, third party VPN, and GGSN /SGSN gateways nodes and interconnect nodes into IP network.

•          Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to IP/MPLS operations in a telecom environment

•          Designing and deploying IP/MPLS networks for mobile backbone operations, including transmission, core, and data networks.

•          Participate in new sites and equipment’s acceptance test with vendor for all IP nodes following project-based statement of requirement (SOR).

•          Understanding the evolution of 2G/3G/4G networks and their convergence with IP technologies

•          Relate closely with the planning team and come up with schedules for all datacom operational projects.

   Education and Experience

•          First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  

•          Four (4) to Seven (7) years post NYSC work experience

•          Added advantage will be certification in Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei

•          An industry experience is mandatory.

Knowledge

•          Network Administration

•          Network Availability and Capacity Management

•          Control Network Technologies

Skills

•          Communication

•          Problem Solving

•          Teaming

Behavior

•          Passion for Excellence

•          Integrity

•          Empowering people

•          Growing people

•          Teamwork

•          Customer Focus