Engineer - Switch Support at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Manager - Switch Operations

Division: Network

Mission:

• To implement network integration and resolve faults on the core network

Description:

• Track, monitor, and resolve faults using approved switch processes and procedures .
• Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports.
• Conduct an oversight function on other activities within the switch centers.
• Update switch records such as billing backup, weekly dumps and test load.
• Perform routine maintenance on all Core network nodes within the swit
• Perform network quality and performance investigations
• Management of spares associated with switch infrastructures.
• Strictly adhere to the change control process
• Carryout acceptance of new Core Nodes (Stand-Alone and Cloudified) Subsystems. 
• Check and resolve route(Interconnect) faults .
• Comply with disaster recovery plan.
• Resolve , Node  faults and escalate issues where required
• Manage Switch Floor space utilization as well as ensuring quality installations by Vendors.
• House Keeping within Switch Room.

Education:

• First degree in Electrical/Electronics  or Telecommunications related degree
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

3 – 7 years work experience

• Not less than 3years experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization 
• Experience in core network operations and maintenance in GSM environment