NOC Support Engineer at MainOne

Department: Technical
Unit: NOC Supervisor

Responsibilities

• The NOC Engineer will be responsible for the first line network monitoring, surveillance and fault management support on the elements and components of the MainOne network, using various network management and trouble ticketing systems. Specifically, the NOC Engineer’ responsibility includes:
• Monitor Main One’s network providing specific update, status and performance of all network components, capacity services etc.
• Identify and provide at least first line support on all faults on the Main One network in accordance with the Company’s standard operating procedure for fault escalation and management.
• Open a trouble ticket (TT) for every network event and ensure it is tracked up to the point of closure.
• Maintain and ensure full compliance with all MainOne’s NOC processes and procedures
• Ensure proper technical documentation of all network events throughout normal/shift cycle or operations.
• Answer all network support related telephone calls and interface with internal/external customers on operational issues and related network events, using Main One’s standard operating procedures.
• Run daily and weekly management reports on network events and activities as well as tracking escalations and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure all customer SLAs are met.

Contact: Under the supervision of the NOC Supervisor, you will be required to liaise and interface with other groups/departments typically involved in the Technical Management of the project.

Qualifications

• HND/B.Sc in any relevant technical discipline
• 3-5yrs relevant experience
• CCNA/CCNP certification preferred.

Competencies Required:

• Very good understanding of Main One’s products and processes.
• Eager and quick to learn.
• Excellent communicator with a natural flare for dealing with people.
• Able to use initiative to tackle a broad range of problems, while still following procedures and processes.
• Strong diagnostic, analysis and problem resolution skill with a flexible approach to problem solving.
• Able to work well within a busy team and handle a wide range of issues.
• Capable of multi-tasking, good time management and prioritisation of workload.
• Strong analytical skills and able to collate and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to assess and prioritise faults and respond or escalate accordingly.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills and actively seeks out tasks that help develop skills and knowledge.
• Actively seeks ways of improving existing systems and processes.
• ‘Can do’ attitude.
• Actively encourage strong working relationships with other teams.
• Good technical documentation skills.

Demands of the Job:    

• Ability and willingness to work round the clock when required, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel within and out of the country at short notice
• Good research skills