Engineer - Broadband System Planning at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Manager - Broadband Systems

Division: Network

Mission:

• To achieve the deliverables of the Broadband Systems Planning unit. 
• To Plan, Design and Optimize the PS Core network & IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platforms, to achieve a cost effective and optimal PS Core & IMS network design and performance, and a timely deployment of quality mobile data products and IP Multimedia solutions in line with the business strategic objectives.
• Champion PS Core & IMS network evolution strategies as it relates to short to medium term technology decisions in line with the overall business strategic objectives.

Description:

• Lead the design and dimensioning of the PS Core and IMS network as well as new Mobile data/multimedia solutions to support the marketing product.
• Supervise the planning and design of the PS Core and IMS network architecture to optimally serve the network growth in terms of traffic, subscribers and capacity.
• Supervise the definition of an optimal network topology for the Mobile Data/Multimedia platforms (e.g. SGSN-MME, SGW, GGSN/PGW, PCRF/SAPC, ADC, DNS, P-/I-/S-CSCF, MTAS, WAP Gateway, etc.) for deployment of Mobile Data/ Multimedia solutions to give MTNN a competitive advantage.
• Supervise the design and plan the evolution of Data/Multimedia solutions, such as Broadband, Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, VoLTE, VoWi-FI, etc.
• Take the lead in improving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the PS Core/IP Multimedia Subsystems network by analyzing network data, troubleshooting issues (Root Cause Analysis – RCA), and implementing improvements (Parameter Tuning) across the Packet-Switched (PS), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as well as Circuit-Switched (CS) domains.
• Supervise and execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the Mobile Data/multimedia network elements, features, protocols.
• Coordinate and conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate models and proffer solution if necessary, within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment.
• Coordinate and conduct technical feasibility studies and impact analysis for new Mobile Data/Multimedia products and produce feasibility report.
• Oversee the meeting with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative Mobile Data/Multimedia solutions.
• Ensure maintenance of defined network modeling and traffic analysis tools for proper traffic trending and analysis within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedure and time schedules.

Education:

• A first Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering or any relevant science courses.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

3 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialization.

• Experience with Wi-Fi, GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE & 5G & IMS Networks.
• Technical experience in design and optimizing PS Core Network nodes such SGSN, GGSN, PCRF, Evolved Packet Core (EPC – MME, SGW, PGW), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and other Mobile data platforms.
• Vast Knowledge of signaling systems, protocols and interfaces SS7, SIGTRAN IP, MAP, WAP, XML, HTTP, Diameter, GTP etc.
• Experience on Policy Control and Charging Functions in the mobile data/IP Multimedia domain around Gy, Gx, Rx, Ro, Cx, Sy, Sh, Gz interfaces
• IP knowledge.
• Experience in cloud systems and technologies.
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools.
• Experience analyzing Network traces