Etisalat Nigeria Job Vacancy For Senior Engineer, Circuit Switch Core

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Circuit Switch Core

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Ensure all core network circuit switching system requirements are properly implemented to support Etisalat drive in achieving the desired subscriber base

Principal Functions

• Ensure the timely provisioning of the circuit switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, features, protocols etc
• Provide useful inputs in defining the locations for circuit switches and other network elements
• Support the planning and dimensioning of circuit switching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources
• Assist in defining the requirements for capacity planning and management of services on the Prepaid and Intelligent Network
• Conduct research into areas related to circuit switching network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE).
• Liaise with technical team and other stakeholders with dependencies to ensure new technologies and designs are properly implemented
• Provide necessary inputs and support on all roaming issues
• Identify, facilitate and coordinate the technical requirements involved in implementing National and International Interconnectivity between Etisalat and other Operators.
• Take complete responsibility for the timely delivery of all related projects assigned
• Generate Work Orders for CS Core customer projects and deliver according to timeline and acceptable quality.
• Engage multi-level stakeholders and vendors in realizing departmental and company goals
• Endure that all regular reports (activities, weekly, monthly etc.) are available as at when due.
• Interface with respective internal Etisalat Transmission, Finance, Marketing, Regulatory, Revenue Assurance and NMC stakeholders, involved with CS core project with external networks.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Manager, CS Core

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Three(3) to Five(5) years relevant work experience
• End-to-End knowledge of GSM networks
• Knowledge of performance matrices (KPIs) for world class networks
• Knowledge of GSM Network design, performance management and configuration tools and solutions
• Knowledge of future generation technologies - 2.5G (GPRS, EDGE), 3G (WCDMA, CDMA2000, LTE etc.) and other competing technologies
• Knowledge of good dimensioning principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of Roaming Traffic flow
• Project management
• Vendor management
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Network planning modelling tools, spreadsheet design, and statistical analysis
• Signalling systems - C7, INAP, CAMEL etc.
• Traffic planning
• Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)
• Ensure optimisation of resources
• Tenacity and can do attitude are essential
• Sound judgment on network issues
• Proactive thinking and action is required
• Relationship Management
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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