Engineer - Core Network Planning (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description    

• Responsible for planning, designing and optimization of Core Network platforms.
• To ensure prompt provisioning of Network GSM NSS elements capacity, protocols and features.
• Ensure value created by optimizing business projects/activities by resolving issues with vendors
• Carry out an effective technical feasibility studies and impact analysis for new features and services within the core environment.
• Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new NSS/OSS software and ensure that MTNN takes full advantage of all advanced features made available in new software release.
• Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools.
• Supervise and justify the timely provisioning of Network capacity for all the GSM NSS elements, features, protocols.
• Supervise the network architecture and topology planning strategies that best serves the growth of the core network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity.
• Investigate into technical topics related to core network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE, WIMAX, and SIGTRAN).
• Supervise and maintain processes for Tele-Traffic analysis, network modelling, Hardware dimensioning.
• Provide and support end-to-end integration and input requirements for deployment of new Nodes.
• Ensure that P-Load is not above recommended level, and planning a de-load strategy in situation of high P-Load and maintain other Network KPIs ensuring they are within acceptable limits.
• Intervene in the prioritization of network element deliverables in line with network capacity requirements
• Ensure that statistics related to Network KPIs are being generated and OSS reflects the actual Live Nodes on the Network.
• Maintain good working relationship with all network departments and all associated parties within the company and externally
• Liaise with DCG to ensure timely implementation of SRCs to support optimization effort as well as maintain key vendor relationship.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Set objectives for each team member and monitor performance based on set objectives

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• National travel and a valid driver’s license

Experience & Training

• Education:
• B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications) or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3-7years experience in GSM environment, with emphasis on CN operations and planning
• Experience at interfacing with Vendors and Equipment Suppliers
• Experience in multi-vendor network operations
• Experience at interpreting and aligning different vendors’ Network/Product roadmap towards delivering MTN’s business goals
• Experience in Project Management Methodology.

Training:

• Management trainings
• New technologies seminar / training
• GSM / 3G conferences and workshops
• MTN NWG Africa seminars /workshops

Minimum qualification:

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.