Core Transmission Service Planning Engineer (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description    

• To plan and optimise the transmission network of MTN (especially the Core transmission-Metro, backbone & switch) within the specified region.
• Support in the expansion of network capacity ensuring it takes place on schedule and as planned.
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization and transmission asset optimization
• Plan  and design core transmission network capacity for mobile traffic  and Enterprise services
• Plan and design network protection on critical transmission links
• Ensure adequacy of redundancy of critical transmission network elements
• Monitor capacity utilization and proactively release expansion plans for links approaching  set threshold
• Provide detailed network diagram depicting the current status of the core transmission network
• Plan  packet synchronization, DCN and QoS mapping  for MTN Converged Transport Network
• Build and maintain a good relationship between all networks related sections, customers and product suppliers.
• Ensure value is created by optimising business projects/activities
• 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.

Job Condition:   

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office
• Experience & Training    

Requirements
Education:

• A first Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Fluent in English Language

Experience:

• At least 3 years work experience, especially in Telecoms industry, including:
• A good working knowledge of network transmission capacity planning, optimization and expansion for mobile and enterprise services backhaul using various multivendor network management systems such as Huawei/U2000, Nokia/SAM5620, ZTE/Net-Nueman, Coriant/Tellabs INM).
• Experience in routing/switching technologies and services planning based on the following protocols: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, Layer2/Layer3 VPNs etc.
• Sound working knowledge of Transport technologies (Carrier Ethernet, SDH, OTN, and DWDM), link protection schemes (LAG, MSTP, APS, SNCP, ERP) and network synchronization planning.
• Skillful in the use of Microsoft office tool (word, excel, project and power-point) for data analysis, reporting and presentation purposes.

Training:

• IP Savvy
• Specific Equipment Training (Nokia Service Router Series, Huawei OSN series, NE40E series, CX router series, Tellabs 8600 series , ZTE ZXONE 9700 etc)
• Optical Network Planning

Minimum Qualification

• BEng, BTech, HND or BSc