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We are now looking for a Core & Cloud Solution Architect, to drive assigned opportunities and deliveries. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers.
In this role, you will be driving opportunities and deliveries in all Core & Cloud sub-domains, Packet Core, CS Core, Unified Data Management and Policy, VoLTE and Evolved Communication, Mobile Switching, Signaling Solutions, Cloud Native Infrastructure, NFVI and Software Defined Infrastructure.
You will be working closely with Service Delivery Units, Solution Area OSS, Core & Cloud, PMO and the account team. The Solution Architect OCC will report to The Head of Service Delivery MTN West Africa.
What You Will Do
Define the technical solutions for Core & Cloud projects.
Drive pre-sales activities, produce solution maps and documents, cost estimation and Statement of Work.
Drive feasibility studies, network impact reports and test strategies for green field deployments, upgrades, expansions and migrations.
Act as a SPOC for all Core & Cloud solution engagements towards the customer and the Market Area teams.
Establish thought leadership through delivering customer presentations and webinars.
Support operational activities by working closely with the team responsible for deployment, upgrade, integration and testing.
You Will Bring
Education: University Degree or equivalent
7+ years of experience as a Core & Cloud Solution Architect. Proven experience in Packet Core (EPC), CS Core, vIMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UDM/UDC, DSC, PCRF/SAPC, NFVi and Cloud native.
Previous experience as a services engineer or equivalent.
E2E technical understanding.
OSS solution architecture experience is an advantage.
5G experience is an advantage.
E2E technical understanding.
Decision making and "just do it" demeanor.
Leading, presenting and communicating with internal and external partners at C-level.
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