Engineer – Core Network Planning

Reports to: Senior Consultant – Core Network Planning

Main Job Functions:

• Setup, collect and analyze network statistics (such as processor load, call/transcoder/route/C7/HSL congestion, erlang utilization, MHT, BHCA, route availability,etc.) for core network switch equipment (such as MSC, BSC, MGW, MSC-S/SVC, CGSN, HLR, HSS, STP, IMS) as may be needed.
• Review weekly, monthly and annual Core Network Node performance reports that capture the gist of the statistics mentioned in (1), above for Planning purposes.
• Monitor Core Network traffic and recommend CS Core capacity adjustments to meet traffic requirements through (i) raising work orders to the Operations Department (ii) Network Status Reports
• Forecast Core Network capacity requirements to meet growing network traffic demands and subscriber projections as per the MTN business plan.
• Ensure timely development of Project specifications for all new Core Network Platforms and services for submission to the Capital Projects Department for Implementation.
• Monitor Core Network Nodes Licenses so that timely license upgrades may be carried out without exceeding capacity limitations.
• Participate in/Lead design for all new Core Network Platforms and Services.
• Act as the technical Lead for Core Network Planning projects assigned
• Update and Keep a record of all hardware and software versions for all Core Network equipment.
• Carry out research on new CS Core platforms and software releases that can be used to improve services on the MTN Network.
• Recommend appropriate CS Core Network resilience and redundancy plans.
• Participate, in conjunction with the Capital Projects Department, in hand over of all completed Core Network developments to Network operations.
• Perform any other duties, as may be required from time to time.

Education 

• BSc Electrical Engineering / BSc Telecommunications Engineering/Electronics Engineering
• Masters or Post Graduate diploma is an added advantage

Work Experience 

• One year hands-on experience in Telecommunications CS core systems planning and monitoring (including Mobile switches – HLR, MSC, HSS Media Gateways, IMS, SVC etc.)
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office packages- Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects

Attributes and Skills Necessary Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of Windows and productivity packages (MS Office) – Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects
• Individual should be innovative, results-oriented and able to work long hours under pressure
• Willing to learn and unlearn concepts in CS Core systems

Behavior Attributes 

• Innovative
• Team player
• Good analytical skills
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills                  

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