Engineer – Core Network 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 – Core Network Planning
Job Identification: 5040
Location: Lagos
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Division: Network
Reports To: Manager – Core Network Planning
Mission
- Ensure effective Design, Planning, Optimization and Evolution of MTNN’s Circuit Switch Core Network to achieve a cost effective and optimal network that will deliver superior customer experience.
Description
- Define the optimal network topology for the mobile and fixed core network platforms and the connectivity of network elements to meet the promised grade of service.
- Execute prompt provisioning of network capacity as required for all mobile and fixed network elements, features, and protocols.
- Plan and design the network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the mobile and fixed core network in terms of traffic, subscribers, and value-added services.
- Optimize the mobile and IMS, Fixed core network elements to ensure the KPI’s are within acceptable threshold e.g Pload, Signaling and traffic routes.
- Maintain a standardized network numbering and element naming convention.
- Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate the model and propose a solution if necessary.
- Review new solution design documents, NFV, SDN, and IMS design, and how it integrates with the existing CS Core network.
- Review existing architecture and advice on optimal design based on identified gaps.
- Supporting the business in delivering special products and solutions.
- Ensure management of the switch floor plan to meet stakeholders needs.
- Manage the evolution of the CS Core Network and IMS Network to place MTN in a position to effectively compete in the challenging telecoms environment.
- Interface with Marketing, business development groups for Minutes of Use forecast to dimension Cs Core capacity planning
- Coordinate the efforts, inputs, and outputs from internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient Circuit Switch Core Network design and IMS Network capacity availability on both legacy and cloud infrastructure.
Education:
- First degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Fluent in English
Experience:
- 3-7 years’ experience which includes:
- Experience working in a telecoms, IT or related service organization.
- Experience in GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE & 5G Networks.
- Technical experience in planning, design and working with core network nodes such MSC, MGW, UDM, IMS, and other Circuit Switch Core network platforms
- Vast Knowledge of signaling systems, protocols and interfaces SS7, MAP, CAPv2, CAPv, Diameter etc.
- Experience in radio frequency, cell data configuration e.t.c interfaces
- Basic IP knowledge.
- Experience in cloud systems and technologies.
- Experience with Statistical modeling and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools
- Cloud deployments- SDI, CEE, VNF, NFVI etc.
Application Deadline: 20th November, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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