Engineer – NES Solutions, Network NG at MTN Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Engineer – NES Solutions, Network NG

Job Identification: 2596
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Division: Network
Reports To: Manager NES Solution Design

Mission

• Responsible for Designing, planning and optimizing cost-effective and scalable voice/data solutions for enterprise customers using various communication mediums and platforms on the MTNN network.

Description

• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade patch to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services
• Define the optimal network solutions designs that can use various network topology like Packet backhaul, DWDM, SDH, integrating various last-mile technologies (Fiber Optics, FTTX, microwave, VSAT) for the deployment of Data/Multimedia solutions and services to give EBU a competitive advantage in the enterprise market segment.
• Execute prompt provisioning of network designs on various backhauling platforms in meeting customer’s needs.
• Design and ensure the dimensioning of scalable Packet access backhaul network as well as new last mile transmission media products to support EBU products.
• Plan, design and seek management’s approval for the implementation of future cost effective robust designs, infrastructure and IT services.
• Support the planning and designing of network architecture to optimally serve the growth of Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband Network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity.
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products and produce a technical report to assist management make business decisions.
• Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary within the Packet network environment for enterprise solutions.
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Ensure customer engagement
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value Added Services  in order to define best solutions for new products and services.
• 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 Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Electrical / Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Fluent in English.

Experience:
3 – 7 years of experience which includes:

• 2 years of hands-on experience in DWDM, IP/MPLS, BGP network solution design in service provider environment.
• Experience in telecoms operational support on (MPLS, Datacenter, SD-WAN, MEF, SDH, Fiber Optics, Microwave technology, GSM, LTE, RF Frequency design).
• Technical experience in planning, design and working with microwave frequency planning, MULTIPLEXERS, L2/L3 SWITCHES, ROUTERS and other DATA platforms is required.
• Experience in products and services development and a good understanding of transmission media (wired/wireless) roadmaps.
• Experience with network monitoring, planning and design tools like PATHLOS5, U2000, NETBOSS, IP PLANNING TOOLS, INMS.
• Telecommunication and IP network certifications from any of the OEMs (CISCO, Juniper, Huawei, Ericsson, Aviat, RAD, Cambridge Broadband Network, Redline)

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2023 at 10:59 PM.