Engineer- Transmission Configuration & Support at Safaricom PLC, July 2023
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Engineer- Transmission Configuration & Support at Safaricom PLC, July 2023
Engineer- Transmission Configuration & Support
Safaricom PLC · Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya (On-site) 5 days ago · 169 applicants
About the job
Department
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy of Engineer – Transmission Configuration and Support in the Converged Service Operations Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Manager – Transmission Configuration and Support the position holder will carry out fault resolution, configuration changes, quality assurance, system improvement, optimization and upgrades to deliver reliable and resilient Core transport (Optical and IP) network.
Key Responsibilities
Fault management on Transmission networks and Resolution of tickets assigned within the SLA.
Perform preventive maintenance of all core transport network elements and links. Ensure proper documentation is done for all tasks performed.
Own the transport network KPI’s such as availability, stability, Links performance to guarantee high service availability.
Transmission network infrastructure vendors Management to ensure adherence to agreed SLA’s.
Review and Implement transport configuration changes as per the changes execution process and procedures.
Carry out acceptance of new transport infrastructure and technologies before traffic loading.
Perform and document transport BCP and disaster recovery tests.
Ensure proper synchronization of all network elements and perform maintenance of the network clocks
Perform software updates and Patch management of all transport equipment / systems.
Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our transmission networks quality and reliability.
Ensure all core transport elements are manageable from the NMS’s
Carry out transport network optimization to achieve best performance.
Carry out transport network demand and capacity management.
Transport infrastructure spares management as per spares management procedures.
Automate existing and new processes.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or related field.
At least two years technical experience in supporting transmission networks, preferably Service provider environment or equivalent.
Experience working with various transport technologies such as DWDM, OTN, SDH, Microwaves, IPRAN and conversant with network synchronization techniques.
Good working knowledge of IP networking. Certification in either CCNA, CCNP, HCNA or HCNP preferred.
Strong technical analysis, robust troubleshooting and problem resolution skills in DWDM, OTN and routing systems.
Experience in outside plant fiber, issue identification, and maintenance.
How To Apply
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Job: Engineer
Organization: Safaricom Limited
Schedule: Regular
