Principal Engineer, Core Network Support (Service Awareness) at Safaricom Kenya

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Core Network Support, the role holder responsibilities shall include but are not limited to operation, maintenance, optimization, automation, transformation and implementation of Core Network equipment and services and Solution design and implementation of layer 6/7 services in the EPC and IMS domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation, Operation and Maintenance of EPC and IMS equipment e.g., DRA, STP, MSS, MGCF, MME, PGW, SGW, PCRF, SBC.
• Solution design and implementation of layer 6/7 services in the EPC and IMS domains
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions using service awareness techniques like flow-based charging, bandwidth control, service reports, security protection and subscriber behavior analysis.
• Design policies such as gating control, traffic shaping, traffic policing, QoS updates, redirections, header enrichment, online/offline charging policies: traffic based, time-based, event-based, etc.
• Keep current with technological developments with an emphasis on security within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents, standards, open-source projects, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Assists with the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics.
• Works with Business Agile teams and technology teams to determine if Core Network infrastructure and applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.
• Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex Core network issues.
• Designs and configures Core Network System

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related certification
• At least 3 years related experience

Desired Qualifications:

• EPC, 2G/3G/4G/5G, NBIOT, CS and IMS systems knowledge
• Familiarity with Virtualization & cloud technologies
• Knowledge of routing and switching technologies
• Possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, a commitment to excellence.
• Possess creative ability, credibility, self-confidence, and independence.
• Able to work under pressure, make priority decisions and multi-task.
• Knowledge of DevOps automations tools & scripting, Programming in Python is an advantage.