Transport Network Engineer- x 3

Job Ref No: 6240005
Job Title: Transport Network Engineer
Post(s): 3
Report To: Operations and Maintenance Manager
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 (16:30)

Objectives:
To plan, design and develop/rollout transport network (core and access) as per company network roadmap. It involves delivery on time and with quality design HLD and LLD for core and access transport network. To produce detailed transport network plans that will generate source data for planning transport network elements, define network element dimensioning, configuration and integration parameters/designs. The job holder will be fully responsible for setting transport network KPIs, network performance and optimization as well as infrastructure lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan network design for Transmission (Transport) network which include the access transmission and core transmission (Microwave, fiber, OTN/DWDM etc).
• Provide High Level and Low Level designs, including the planned services for the different transport network (including Mobile access Transmission, Fixed transport , Core Transmission and IP network)
• Provide “in time“ Data builds (i.e. Planned configurations) for the different Transport network solutions ( including Mobile access Transmission, Fixed transport , Core Transmission and IP network)
• Perform Configuration management of the whole Transport network infrastructure end to end.
• Design efficient and cost effective dimensioned transport network infrastructure
• Support Network Operations and Implementation teams in various Access and transport projects
• Prepare quality detailed technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), tender documents(RFQ) to ensure efficient procurement of planned core network equipments
• Produce Transport Network Master Planning according to the marketing requirements
• Based on the detailed design, create ready to implement data build (i.e. planned configuration, IP address & switch port management, parameter list) for the Access and Transport network solutions ( including access Transmission, Core Transmission and IP network)
• Provide configurations plan for transport network infrastructure on the HUB and Backbone locations
• 3rd line support of design related problems in the transport network.
• Lead acceptance testing processes (PAT) for the Transport Network in liaison with Contractors as well as Network Project and Operations departments.
• Collect and analyze transport network statistics against set KPIs and best practice so as to identify areas of improvement. This includes receiving and analyzing optimization reports from Network Performance and NOC.
• Perform impact assessment (dependences) before recommending any changes in the network through direct reports, as well as leading any changes into the transport network by producing appropriate Works Authorities
• In liaison with Project Office, prepare detailed project plans for implementation of Transport Network Infrastructure including estimations of all human and other resource requirements, and milestones definitions.
• Follow up on changes implemented in transport network and ensure that impact assessment is done on changes made by testing and observation through direct reports.
• Review technology and service trends in the telecommunications field as relates to transport network and recommends on areas of improvement.
• Establish and recommend proper planning tools and IT based facilities for achievement of quality Network planning process
Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills:
1. First degree in Telecommunications engineering, Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
2. Preferably registered Engineer by the recognized National/International body.
3. Professional Training & Certifications in the following areas: GSM/UMTS/LTE, NGN, IP Transport, core & access transport technologies for mobile and fixed networks is an added advantage
4. At least 4 years experience in mobile / fixed transport network systems with high applied knowledge of traffic engineering and network planning tools – experience in network planning is an added advantage.
5. Up to date and comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications trends and technologies in which compiles an expertise and technical skills as follows.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile and fixed network architectures
• In-depth knowledge of transmission concepts and topologies
• In-depth knowledge of fixed network architectures (xDSL, MSANs, BRAS, GPON, FTTx)
• In depth knowledge of telecommunication standards(Routing, TCP/IP, MPLS and Ethernet, SDH, PDH, ATM)
• Good understanding of optical transmission systems
• Experience of geographical information systems (GIS) tools , MS excel, MS access and other computer-aided-design tools
• Excellent knowledge of / experience with Routing and Switching equipment on a third level
6. Recognizing opportunities and acting on them; self-starting able to work independently with limited supervision.
7. Constant zeal for self learning and exploring new ICT developments and taking proactive measures to transform new findings into tangible benefits to related work
8. Investigating customer wishes and needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs; giving high priority to service and customer satisfaction
9. Drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on the information available.
10. Determining goals and priorities effectively and stipulating the time, activities and resources required to achieve the set goals.
11. Actively focused on achieving results and objectives; ready to take action in case of disappointing results.

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