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• Plan,
  monitor, coordinate and accept all new IP/MPLS developments, improvements
  and installations.
• Prepare
  weekly, monthly, quarterly performance monitoring reports on MTN’s IP/MPLS
  infrastructure and provide recommendations on network improvements.
• Carry
  out Capacity Planning, Network Design & Implementation, Project
  Management for all IP Data Networks/Services including: Broadband &
  Managed Data Network Services, Fixed and Mobile Data Services, Bulk
  Internet Services, L2/L3 Corporate Customer solutions, Collocation
  services, Mobile office/Blackberry, Hosted ISP and Cloud Services.
• Participate
  in the introduction of new IP services and networking technologies to
  provide MTN with a competitive edge in the data & converged services
  arena.
• Spearhead
  the research and evaluation of the performance and potential of data/IP
  networking technologies including industry developments, so as to define
  and guide future plans & development opportunities for MTN.
• Ensure
  continuous availability of performance reports and metrics for all IP
  services and data infrastructure and recommend/implement enhancements to
  the systems to meet service/network KPIS thereby surpassing customer
  expectations.
• Review
  Designs & Validate all IP Services/Data Network Planning
  Infrastructure upgrades/changes before implementation.
• Assume
  the technical leadership for all IP Services/Data Network planning
  initiatives.
• Constantly
  forecast data Network capacity requirements to meet the growing traffic
  demands and subscriber projections as per the MTN business plan.
• Ensure
  timely development of Project specifications for all new Data Network
  Platforms and services for submission to the Capital Projects Department
  for Implementation.
• Monitor
  the Data Network Nodes Licenses so that timely license upgrades may be
  carried out without exceeding capacity limitations.
• Participate
  in Acceptance tests for all new Data Network Platforms and Services.
• Act
  as Technical Lead for Data Network Planning projects assigned.
• Update
  and Keep a record of all hardware and software versions for all Data
  Network equipment.
• Carry
  out research on new IP Services, Data Network platforms, software releases
  that can be used to improve services on the MTN Network.
• Recommend
  appropriate Data Network resilience and redundancy plans.
• Participate,
  in conjunction with the Capital Projects Department, in hand over of all
  completed Data Network developments to Network operations.
• Perform
  any other duties, as may be required from time to time. 

• The
  applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / BSc
  Telecommunications Engineering.
• Professional
  certifications in CCNA, CCDA, CCIP, IP Networks/Security/Telecoms industry
  as well as Project Management Training would be an added advantage
• At
  least two years experience with Telecoms Core Networks, Service Provider
  IP Networks and Systems management with skills in IP/MPLS networks, Mobile
  data core network ISP Services & Data Center infrastructure in an
  Architectural Role (Planning/Design/Implementation)
• Technical
  Knowledge of the operation of Data networks, including but not limited to
  router and switch configuration. 

• Proficiency
  in the use of Windows, UNIX Platforms and IP Networking.
• Proficiency
  in MS Office packages- Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects
• Highly
  innovative, results-oriented and have the ability to work long hours under
  pressure
• Good
  persuasion/negotiation and relationship building skills
• Excellent
  presentation and communication skills
• Results-oriented
  with the ability to work long hours under pressure

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