IP Access Planning Engineer (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

job description

• Design and develop best fit architecture & routing topology for Core /Access/Metro/Edge network infrastructures and for converged data & communications services and their successful integration into the IP/MPLS Backbone.
• Routine analyses, trending and optimization of network nodes, infrastructure and services within the IP/MPLS backbone network. Evaluate, characterize and produce integration plans for data carrier service requests and ensure provisioning of bandwidth and all required IP backbone network resources in line with the organization’s service development plan.
• Equipment stock control, inventory monitoring and re-order point escalation for budgetary planning and prevention of stock-outs.
• Plan and design IP Core and Access nodes, sites and links within the national and metropolitan access networks to cater for new developments in the organization’s business plan.
• Plan and design nodes, sites and link topology within the national IP Edge & Core networks and receive, review and action requests for integration or transport of services throughout the national IP Backbone.
• Produce and develop solutions for convergence of diverse Customer Edge communications services onto consolidated backhaul (last mile) links for connectivity between the Customer Edge (CE) and the MPLS Provider Edge (PE).
• Develop IP addressing, naming and numbering formats as well as quality of service parameters for the Customer Edge LANs and all other data access networks, nodes and elements.
• Produce and integrate IP routing solutions for the extension of network management capability in the metro and national TX backbone networks
• Use timely and accurate monitoring techniques to ensure adequate capacity and capability for achievement of SLA, quality and class of service targets for every customer service order.
• Compile trend reports on capacity demand, utilization and availability for forecasting and proactive planning.
• Plan and conduct site visits and surveys for accurate and effective design, dimensioning and integration of new Nodes, links and services on the IP/MPLS Network.
• Maintain and evolve the network architecture, topology, addressing and naming conventions and shall assist Network Operations with second level problem analyses and troubleshooting.
• Produce weekly network trends, capacity utilization and expansion forecasts.
• Conduct weekly and monthly network performance monitoring, trend analyses, capacity planning and expansion/optimization in line with traffic growth and customer demands.
• Map out requirements and procedure for the provisioning of dedicated bandwidth and VPN exclusivity & performance for all such services and customers.
• Plan and ensure successful IP Backbone integration of next generation network services, from both internal and external 3 party Customers
• Plan and implement WAN Access SLAs, quality and class of service requirements in alignment with the capabilities of the network and ensure achievement of customer satisfaction on the total connectivity/transport solution.
• Interface with Key Stakeholders and user groups, to define and implement best fit solutions for requested services and integration of these services on the IP/MPLS Network.
• Provide adequate support to all internal stakeholders NWG, IS, ENS &CR teams etc., as well as MTN Group Projects.
• Cross functional knowledge Share
• Good Interpersonal Relationship with colleagues.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training    
Education:

• First degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any Physical Sciences
• Cisco qualification - Minimum CCNP/DP/IP level or CCNA with extensive systems integration and network design experience.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 3 -7 years’ experience in ICT & Telecoms systems integration, preferably in a large Service Provider network.
• Understanding of high capacity Packet & circuit transmission technologies & products, e.g. SDH, DWDM, ATM, Frame Relay
• Experience with network performance monitoring and reporting.
• Experience with 3G, HSDPA, GSM, TDMA, CDMA networks will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of IP/MPLS technology, Enterprise LAN, Network Security, Datacenter Technologies Working Knowledge of Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS.
• IP Network Design and Simulation Skills
• Working Knowledge of VOIP, Wireless technology,NMS,IP Surveillance systems, Enterprise QOS Design
• Basic Knowledge of Nexus, ACI,and SDN Technologies

Training:

• Basic Time Management Training
• Project Management
• Budget essentials and management
• New technologies training
• Telecoms network design and planning principles

Minimum qualification:  

• BA, BEng, BSc, BTech, HND or Other.