MTN Cameroon is looking for Specialist – Core Network Planning.Technology
Location: Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
Job Description
Staff Leadership and Management
- Ability to work in a team
- Responsible for self-learning and development with guidance from the Manager
- Ensure cohesive working with the CoE
- Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets / deadlines
- Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments, individual / team challenges
- Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist / technical areas when required
- Review performance metric dashboards prepared on various performance metics and provide input to the manager
Operational Delivery
Interworking with (Marketing, Enterprise Business unit, Transmission/IP/Radio planning units, CPG, O&M, IT, Procurement, BRM, Legal Compliance, Corporate Regulation/MTN Group technology/ Main vendors) to achieve the following for Core circuit and Packet switched:
1. Network Planning
- Perform data gathering (Network statistics reports, input from Marketing, Enterprise Business unit, other planning units, O&M, regulator, Group recommendations, IT unit) to match the real needs of the business.
- Develop an accepted Model of Planning(MOP) tool that translate business forecasts demands into core network traffic characterization and technical requirements (short, medium and long terms).
- Perform sensitivity analysis to demand level, QoS, fraud and network security policy
- Develop core network utilization planning based on subscribers and traffic forecasting
- Provide solutions to close the network audits findings and abnormal functioning of core network
- Overview timely technical hardware and software feature roadmap of standardization and the main vendors (Ericsson, Huawei)
- Gap analysis regarding the availability of main core network features according to service plans
- Produce the required core network inputs for global integrated network planning document in the timeframe agreed
- Support Supervisors on preparation of annual and 2/or 3 years’ business plan
- Develop numbering and addressing resources plan and management according to regulatory recommendations.
Network Design
- Produce a breakdown of the target core network into functional building blocks (FBB).
- Verification and recommendations of core network architecture design change for quality improvement
- Selection of core network FBBs according to functional requirements (functional design) using service forecast as input.
- Dimensioning of core network FBBs (capacity design) using subscriber- and traffic uptake as input.
- Perform geographical distribution and resiliency of core network according to typical forecasted traffic pattern and coverage preferences (geographical design). Mapping the best alternatives to requirements in coverage and technologies.
- Translation of core network FBBs into equipment (vendor/equipment selection) by means of tender, Request for information(RFI) or quotation specification and employment of standard procurement processes within a multi-vendor environment.
- Timely reporting on non-compliance with license obligations, network product packages and lifecycle; Provide recommended solutions for compliancy.
Network Projects Implementation
- Produce core network planning mandatory project executions documentations (CIR, TCO, Scope, BC)
- Owner of core network Network configuration and –optimization (change management)
- Support project team on end to end implementation to ensure project scope and time planned agreed are met effectively and are within allocated budget
- Support Supervisors on management of annual CAPEX and OPEX
Network Operations and Maintenance
- Recommend correction solutions, to the design errors raised by Operation and maintenance support
- Oversee knowledge transfer for new solutions implemented and good hand over for exploitation
- Monitor miscellaneous on design and configurations and recommend correction to operations and maintenance unit.
Job Specifications/ Minimum & Preferred Requirements
Education / Business Degree
- B.Sc. in Electrical/ Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Core Network planning and design
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Core Network Operation
- Experience with third party IT solutions providers
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
Training
- CS&PS Network Planning and Design
- Capacity and Dimensioning for 2G/3G/4G/5G NETWORKS
- IMS Solution
- 5G Core Infrastructure
- Cloud Architecture
- Network Function Virtualization and SDN
- Signaling solution
- Architecture engineering
- Digital services and ICT solutions
- U2020, MAPS, ENM and ENIQ
Industry / Certifications
- TOGAF, ITIL, BSS, MSS, SIGNALING, INTERCONNECT, SUB DB, EPC, OSS & Tools, LI, and Control, Steering and exposure
Any other specifications
- ISO, NFV, CLOUDIFICATION, SDN
Competencies
- Strong knowledge of network architecture for telecom industry
- Good knowledge on cost and budget management
- Vendor Management and Vendor selection strategy. Knowledge of Tender process;
- Project Management;
- Solid Understanding of Mobile CS/PS Core & IP Planning
- Strong knowledge of protocols SIGTRAN, DIAMETER, CS1+, CAMEL, SIP, RTP, GTP, etc.
- Good knowledge on Network numbering and addressing
- Strong knowledge of integration of IN/VAS and others third party
- Adequate Knowledge in BSS, MSS, SIGNALING, INTERCONNECT, SUB DB, EPC, OSS & Tools, LI, and Control, Steering and exposure
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of SIP&TDM interconnects technology
- Strong knowledge of existing and future Mobile Network technologies relating to interworking, interconnect and Roaming (National and International)
- Basic Knowledge of steering and anti-steering solutions.
- Good knowledge on SS7 and SMS Firewall
- Knowledge on Mobile Number portability
- Knowledge on New numbering plan migration
- Strong knowledge of Voice SIP / RTP, ISUP and voice convergence technologies, including IMS (including VoLTE and VoWiFi)
- Good knowledge of Core Network virtualization and cloudification
- Good knowledge on Digital Products and Services
Skills
- Analytical Thinker
- Problem Solver
- Operational Value Creator
- Culture and Change Champion
- Supportive People Manager
- Relationship Manager
- Results Achiever
- Operationally Astute
Behavioral Qualities
- Directs people
- Detail-oriented
- Manages time
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