Job Title:Â Engineer – Core Network Planning (Entry Level Jobs)
Organisation: MTN Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Consultant – Core Network Planning
About the Company:
MTN Uganda is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a multinational Telco operating in Africa and Middle East, with over 280milllion subscribers, making it the largest in Africa
Job Summary:  The main purpose of the job is to provide system performance monitoring for MTN’s Circuit Switched Core Systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Setup, collect and analyze network statistics (such as processor load, call/transcoder/route/C7/HSL congestion, erlang utilization, MHT, BHCA, route availability,etc.) for core network switch equipment (such as MSC, BSC, MGW, MSC-S/SVC, CGSN, HLR, HSS, STP, IMS) as may be needed.
Review weekly, monthly and annual Core Network Node performance reports that capture the gist of the statistics mentioned in (1), above for Planning purposes.
Monitor Core Network traffic and recommend CS Core capacity adjustments to meet traffic requirements through (i) raising work orders to the Operations Department (ii) Network Status Reports
Forecast Core Network capacity requirements to meet growing network traffic demands and subscriber projections as per the MTN business plan.
Ensure timely development of Project specifications for all new Core Network Platforms and services for submission to the Capital Projects Department for Implementation.
Monitor Core Network Nodes Licenses so that timely license upgrades may be carried out without exceeding capacity limitations.
Participate in/Lead design for all new Core Network Platforms and Services.
Act as the technical Lead for Core Network Planning projects assigned
Update and Keep a record of all hardware and software versions for all Core Network equipment.
Carry out research on new CS Core platforms and software releases that can be used to improve services on the MTN Network.
Recommend appropriate CS Core Network resilience and redundancy plans.
Participate, in conjunction with the Capital Projects Department, in hand over of all completed Core Network developments to Network operations.
Perform any other duties, as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education
BSc Electrical Engineering / BSc Telecommunications Engineering/Electronics Engineering
Masters or Post Graduate diploma is an added advantage
Work Experience
One year hands-on experience in Telecommunications CS core systems planning and monitoring (including Mobile switches – HLR, MSC, HSS Media Gateways, IMS, SVC etc.)
Proficiency in the use of MS Office packages- Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects
Attributes and Skills Necessary Skills:
Proficiency in the use of Windows and productivity packages (MS Office) – Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects
Individual should be innovative, results-oriented and able to work long hours under pressure
Willing to learn and unlearn concepts in CS Core systems
Behavior Attributes
Innovative
Team player
Good analytical skills
Self-motivated
Problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Note: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 14th October 2024
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