Engineer – IP.MTN Global Connect at MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Engineer – IP.MTN Global Connect
Job Identification: 4370
Location: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job
The Principal IP Engineer will form a part of a highly skilled group of technical and management experts who are responsible of the technical overview of the MTN Infraco global fixed connectivity infrastructure as well as to support other business units with the utilization of the assets.
The role will oversee implementation of a secure Global IP/MPLS network to support Bayobab Services and/or service provider environment
Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA’s):
The Principal IP Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
Conduct the operation and maintenance on Bayobab IP MPLS and IP transit nodes.
Develop and maintain an IP address management strategy across the OpCos and Global Network
Support the implementation of new product and services
Ensure the proper implementation of high- and Low-Level Design submit by Planning department
Align the Quality of Services definition and KPI across the Global and OpCo IP/MPLS networks
Developing policies and procedures for the Global IP/MPLS network
Maintain the service assurance at/above the service level agreement signed with customers.
Perform automated off-line MPLS traffic engineering, leveraging exclusive algorithms that optimize resource utilization and ensure service survivability
Be proactive in recommending improvements to the Global and OpCo IP/MPLS network infrastructure in the drive for best-in-class service availability and reliability
Support SLAs and customer-specific reporting of this service, both internal (OpCos) and external end customers
Provide higher technical support to Global NOC and OpCo operations teams with regards to IP/MPLS infrastructure and escalate to vendors the major issues
Act as an interface between the engineering team and internal / external customers and provide all parties with expert engineering support
Define and update the existing installed base of networks & products across MTN Group as part of a product catalogue
Manage vendors about maintenance agreements, incident management and software deployment and circuit provision
Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover
Role Deliverables:
O&M of Bayobab IP Network
Service assurance (incident, Change, fault, problem management)
Customer service satisfaction
Qualifications
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies):
Education:
Minimum 4 Year Academic Degree in Commercial/Financial and/or Technical/ Engineering Degree/Diploma or similar qualification
English, French and Arabic (as advantage)
Experience:
8+ years in relevant experience in the international telecommunication wholesales infrastructure industry in IP/MPLS Network Solution and Architecture design, configuration and testing
Relevant experience with managed networks, Minimum of 5 years of experience with multi-services platforms, routing platforms, routing protocols SIS/RIP/RSVP/OSPF/BGP/ IbGP/ and troubleshooting down to packet level
Competencies:
Ability to maintain a large network with complex network technology
Excellent TCP/ IP networking skills
Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry in regard to latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the MTN footprint
Strong understanding of managed networks, with proven experience with MPLS technology including L2/L3 VPN and traffic engineering
Effectively manage processes and solutions to maximize efficient work within the business unit
Desire to provide inputs for new product development and management
High communication and presentation skills to efficiently manage partners, customers an colleagues within MTN Infraco business units
Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring
Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus of emerging markets
Work proactively across multiple cultures and languages within the MTN footprint countries
Strong computer literacy
Others:
Regional and international travel
Able to motivate and inspire team members across multiple MTN footprints
Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2024; 9:58pm.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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IP Engineer – MTN Global Connect at MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria, a leader in telecommunications and part of a diverse network across Africa and the Middle East, is renowned for its strong brand presence. Our recognizable brand helps us attract and retain top talent by continually enhancing our employment offerings, going beyond traditional rewards and recognition.
We are currently hiring for the following role:
Job Title: IP Engineer – MTN Global Connect
Job ID: 4370
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Mission / Core Purpose of the Role:
The Principal IP Engineer will be part of a specialized team of technical and management professionals responsible for overseeing the MTN Infraco global fixed connectivity infrastructure. Additionally, the role will provide support to other business units to effectively utilize these assets. This position will focus on the implementation and management of a secure Global IP/MPLS network to support Bayobab Services and other service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Principal IP Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
Managing the operation and maintenance of Bayobab IP MPLS and IP transit nodes.
Creating and managing an IP address management strategy for both local and global networks.
Supporting the introduction and implementation of new products and services.
Ensuring the execution of both high- and low-level designs submitted by the Planning department.
Aligning Quality of Service (QoS) and KPIs across both Global and OpCo IP/MPLS networks.
Developing policies and procedures for the Global IP/MPLS network.
Maintaining service levels in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Conducting offline MPLS traffic engineering using specialized algorithms to optimize resource use and ensure service continuity.
Proactively recommending improvements to Global and OpCo IP/MPLS infrastructure for optimal service availability and reliability.
Providing higher-level technical support to Global NOC and OpCo teams for IP/MPLS infrastructure and escalating major issues to vendors.
Acting as the interface between the engineering team and internal/external customers, offering expert engineering support to all parties.
Updating and managing the product catalogue for the installed base of networks and products across the MTN Group.
Collaborating with vendors on maintenance agreements, incident management, software deployments, and circuit provisioning.
Supervising the implementation of IP/MPLS services, including installation, testing, and handover processes.
Deliverables:
Efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Bayobab IP Network.
Ensuring service assurance through effective incident, change, fault, and problem management.
Achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Commercial, Financial, Technical, or Engineering disciplines.
Proficiency in English is required, with knowledge of French and Arabic being advantageous.
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in international telecommunication infrastructure, specifically in IP/MPLS network solutions, architecture design, configuration, and testing.
At least 5 years of experience with multi-service platforms, routing platforms, and routing protocols, including SIS, RIP, RSVP, OSPF, BGP, and IbGP, as well as packet-level troubleshooting.
Skills and Competencies:
Expertise in managing large, complex network infrastructures.
Strong TCP/IP networking skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of international telecommunication infrastructure, industry trends, and the competitive landscape within the MTN footprint.
In-depth understanding of MPLS technology, including L2/L3 VPN and traffic engineering.
Ability to effectively manage business unit processes for optimal efficiency.
A desire to contribute to new product development and management.
Strong communication and presentation skills for working with partners, customers, and colleagues.
Excellent analytical abilities for conducting market analysis, competitor assessments, and customer monitoring.
Understanding of the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape, particularly in emerging markets.
Ability to work across diverse cultures and languages within MTN’s footprint.
Strong computer literacy.
Additional Requirements:
Regional and international travel.
Ability to motivate and inspire teams across multiple MTN regions.
Application Deadline:
22nd September 2024, 9:58 PM.
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