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Thursday, September 24, 2015

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:
Click here to apply online

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