Engineer-Transmission Implementation at MTN Rwanda: (Deadline 20 February 2024)

• Reference number: 1
• Job type: Permanent
• Kigali Rwanda
• Organisation Name: MTN
• MTN Level: 2

Job Description

Core Purpose of the Job

• Integration and Optimization: Integrate and optimize transmission networks to facilitate seamless and efficient data transfer.
• Design and Configuration: Design, configure, and deploy transmission systems for diverse communication forms, including internet connectivity, telecommunications, and digital broadcasting.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess network requirements and identify suitable equipment for transmission systems.
• Installation Oversight: Oversee the installation and testing of transmission systems to ensure robust and reliable connections.
• Quality Enhancement: Minimize signal loss to enhance data transfer rates and guarantee the highest quality of service for end-users.
• User Experience Focus: Prioritize user experience by implementing measures to enhance data transfer rates and minimize disruptions.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing procedures to maintain and guarantee the reliability of transmission connections.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies to continuously improve transmission network efficiency.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any issues related to transmission systems promptly to maintain optimal performance.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of transmission network configurations and changes for future reference.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze the performance of transmission systems to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate with Project Teams for installation, commissioning, and integration of Transmission and backbone nodes.
• Plan and troubleshoot IP Core, Transport Network, and Network Management Systems during deployment phases.
• Implement IP Core and Transport Network based on rollout plans.
• Handle data change requests, perform capacity upgrades, and ensure proper execution.
• Provide analysis of network performance and offer solutions for capacity, redundancy, and throughput.
• Maintain safe and secure environmental conditions for equipment operation.
• Prepare spare parts list and liaise with Vendor support for problem resolution and upgrades.
• Define, install, and configure traditional IP Core & Transport elements professionally.
• Provide expertise on unfamiliar and complex information related to IP technology.
• Provision Broadband, VPN services, and maintain local and global IP/MPLS Core, IPRAN & DC Network.
• Manage IP resources, ensure readiness for IPv6, and operate Internet DNS & NMS servers.
• Collaborate with RAN/CS/PS teams for high-quality mobile data services and corporate APN.
• Coordinate with Access teams to ensure quality data and fixed line services during deployments.
• Upgrade IP core network links and elements as required.

Overall Objective:

• Integrate and Optimize Networks: Streamline the integration and optimization of transmission networks for efficient data transfer.
• Design and Configure Systems: Develop, design, and configure transmission systems for internet connectivity, telecommunications, and digital broadcasting.
• Deployment Management: Efficiently deploy transmission systems to power various forms of communication.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess network requirements and select suitable equipment.
• Quality of Service Assurance: Ensure the highest quality of service for end-users through robust and reliable transmission connections.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations and provide analysis reports.

Job Requirement

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or Telecommunication
• Cisco certification is an advantage.

Experience:

• 2-5 years in Service Provider & Telecommunications.
• Experience as a Technical lead in Network Deployments is an advantage.
• Very Good knowledge of IP MPLS/SR, SRv6 IPv6, Microwave and Network Management Systems.
• Linux/Unix Systems Administration. Advanced IP network skills (Routing, Switching, Security,)

How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae together with copies of their academic credentials no later than 20th Feb 2024. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date 

of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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