Recrutement MTN: Specialist - Core Network Planning.Technology - Cameroon Desk - Offres d'emplois et Recrutements, Bourses d'études, Concours lancés au Cameroun

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