Internet Service Planning Engineer (Internet and Data Services) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Development of National Internet Strategy, ISP infrastructure development, service backbone and distributed point-of-presence (POP) infrastructure and be responsible for interfacing with Internet Service Providers and IP Datacomms Team to define and implement best fit architecture for realization of new internet service objectives
• Develop and control NWG methodologies for acquisition and distribution of Public (internet ) IP addressing and Autonomous System numbering for achievement of  the organization’s  internal and external data service obligations.
• Design and develop internet Point of Presence sites and infrastructure.
• Design  and plan service provisioning for  all the MTN fixed data infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain the strategy for continuous achievement of higher cost efficiency and reliability in MTN’s Internet Service Provision plan.
• Receive and review internal/external request for internet access and connectivity and map out the requirements and procedure for successful and cost effective provisioning of required resources.
• Implement accurate performance monitoring techniques to ensure adequate capacity and capability for the achievement of given SLAs, Quality and Class of Service targets for all internet service streams.
• Ensure the production & evolution of Network Security policies and implementation of required amendments as may from time to time be directed by the information security steering committee.
• Support planning and development  of Network Performance Management and Provisioning and Service Support Systems used in the planning, delivery and management of MTN’s IP/Data Services and Networks.
•  Compile, analyze and present trend reports on internet capacity demand, utilization and availability.
• Develop mitigation action plans for any identified security breaches or loopholes.

Job Condition:

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

Experience & Training
Experience:

• At least 4  years extensive experience in IT, Telecommunications & systems integration preferably in an ISP environment
• Minimum Cisco qualification of CCNP/CCIP/CCDP level with extensive systems integration and network design experience
• Sound understanding of Telecoms standards & working knowledge of IP/MPLS and BGP peering techniques
• Very good understand of Internet related network services e.g. B-RAS,RADIUS, DNS & DHCP, etc
• Data & Voice networking protocols such as IP, BGP, Frame Relay
• Knowledge of advanced IP routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, etc)
• Understanding of high capacity Packet & circuit transmission technologies & products, e.g. SDH, DWDM, ATM, Frame Relay
• Experience with 3G, HSDPA, GSM, TDMA, CDMA networks will be an added advantage

Training:

• Technical Project Management
• New technologies training
• Telecoms network design and planning principles

Minimum Qualification

• B.Eng, B.Tech, B.Sc or HND