IP / MPLS Engineer at Wananchi Group

Business Unit: SimbaNet

Reports to: Core Network Manager

Job Summary: Reporting to Core Network Manager, the IP/MPLS Engineer will be responsible for core and access network planning and design (IP/MPL), capacity planning, management and ensuring efficient allocations based on defined customer SLAs, provision of carrier/enterprise circuit as well related problem diagnosis and solution.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Specifically the job holder will be responsible for:-

• Core and access network planning and design (IP/MPLS)
• 3rd level escalation point for any arising technical issues
• Core and Access Network documentation
• Capacity planning, management and ensuring efficient allocations as per defined SLA
• Management of network systems (Cacti/MRTG/Nagios/RADIUS servers/Tacacs/Rancid/
• Ensuring customer SLAs are met and exceeded
• Provision of carrier/ enterprise solutions
• Management of core network upgrades/change management
• Management of GPON/ METRO network and ensuring optimal performance at all times.
• Management and planning of IPv4, IPv6 and VLANs.
• Timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual report for core and access network on availability and usage.
• Organizing training sessions for NOC and Support.
• Diagnose problems and solve issues
• Regular network auditing – for security, availability and resilience
• Monitoring network usage, anticipating problems and suggesting technical solutions

Required Education, Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication, Information technology, Computer Science or Electrical & Electronic Engineering from a recognized university
• CCNA/CCNP/JNCIA/JNCIS Certification
• A minimum of 3 years technical experience in the telecommunications environment with deep knowledge of IP network services and direct interaction with clients
• Good knowledge on IP/MPLS network design and provision of services
• Good network diagnostic skills
• Basic Linux CLI skills
• Ability to work well in a busy team, a quick learner who is able to deal with a wide range of issues
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collate and interpret data from various sources
• Ability to assess and prioritize faults and respond or escalate accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to work in a call-out Rota running 24/7