Senior Engineer - Solution Architect (Voice and Data Services) at 9Mobile

Job Summary
Provide support for end to end innovative and optimal solution architecture for the various service requests ranging from voice, data and video.

Principal Functions                       

• Participate in the enterprise sales cycle to gather customer business needs and define technical requirements.
• Responsible for analysing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end voice and data solutions for customers based on their specifications and business needs.
• Ensure the solution portfolio/product offerings fit into the network architecture in terms of technology infrastructure
• Enterprise IP Network designing & planning for various services like Internet access, private APNs, WAN, MAN, etc.
• IP Network design & planning for enterprise WAN network services i.e. L2/L3 switching and routing, EIGRP, OSPF BGP, IP MPLS, P2P networks
• Ability to create detailed documents outlining solutions, benefits, and costs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop detailed and accurate Statements of Work that allow Etisalat Nigeria to successfully implement the solutions.
• Interface with customers and Sales staff to architect a solution based on a variety of criteria including technical requirements, business objectives, and functionality while setting proper expectations.
• Provide network design and circuits routing for Internet Protocol (IP) network, PABX, VOIP & data services.
• Work with cross functional teams on seamless design and implementation of project scope
• Responsible for providing detailed design and documentation of proposed technical solutions
• Coordinate and drive Technical Site Surveys
• Assist in the preparation of RFI/RFP responses

Educational Requirements                                  

• First degree in Engineering Degree or equivalent  from a recognised University   

Experience, Skills & Competencies                        

• Three(3)  to Five(5) years relevant work experience
• Cisco Certification required
• Project Management Certification will be an added advantage (Prince 2 or PMP)
• Core Network Planning and Design
• Sound knowledge of Mobile & Enterprise Networks (IP, Circuit & Packet Core)
• IP Network design & Planning
• Radio Access Technologies
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio)
• Logical decision making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects within the established scope, budget and timeline.
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skill
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Team work
• Customer Focus