Engineer, Fibre Infrastructure at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and operations of EMTS Nigeria Core Transport (National & Metro fibre/DWDM) network infrastructure and architecture for various services.

Principal Functions

• Support the deployment of the fibre network technology (SDH, DWDM, OTN, OADM and IP) for the national backbone transmission.
• Support the optic network planning for the metropolitan ring , last mile fibre network design and enterprise fibre connectivity.
• Support the fibre interconnection and transmission infrastructure to other telecom operators.
• Participate in the planning and design of the Synchronization Network, Core Network Integration, leased circuits provisioning, International Traffic dimensioning and provisioning
• Ensure proper implementation of processes and procedures to guide fibre network roll outprocess
• Ensure that EMTS's fibre network design is in line with accepted local and international standards.
• Prepare the low-level design plans for migration of legacy (TDM) transport to NGN network IP Network (IPRAN/MEN etc)
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and database of existing fibre transmission infrastructure
• Work with the procurement team for the development of RFP with procurement for the fibre network rollout
• Interface with finance teams to develop Business cases and Board Papers to support optical network projects
• Prepare optical network capacity forecast, network capacity matrix and distribution
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to fiber transmission planning and design
• WIFI-technologies, Low cost satellite and Higher bandwidth access technologies
• Participate in strategic analysis to transform existing legacy TDM network to scalable, flexible NGN IP/MPLS backhaul network
• Manage vendors appropriately to timely provide HLD and LLD documents for core transmission projects
• Perform other duties as instructed by the Manager, Core and Transmission Planning

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  
• Minimum of Three (3) years relevant work experience
• Certified Fiber-Optic Installer (FOI) and/or Certified Fiber Optics Installer - Outside Plant (FOI-OSP)

Knowledge:

• Telecommunications& Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Evolving IP and Optical Architectures
• Synchronization requirement of 2/3/4/ 5G Networks
• IP/MPLS Technologies

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Communication

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus