Senior Core Network Engineer - Nairobi at Telkom Kenya

Reporting to:   Manager –Core Network Planning

Job Grade:         3

Department:    Technology

Role Purpose: 

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for planning, Design and engineering of Circuit and Packet Switched Core Telecommunication Networks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for design  and capacity planning for the GSM Circuit Switched Core Network nodes including but not limited to MSC, HRLR/HSS, MGW, STP(SPS)
• Evaluate new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation & integration of new hardware/Software, project management, and optimization of the CS-Core network.
• Translate marketing inputs into core network architecture and design for mobile circuit switched service.
• Configure data for new system with vendors and create work instructions for existing systems.
• Provide recommendation reports to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing CS-core services.
• Manage all software and hardware configuration for the CS-Core nodes.
• Set relevant KPIs for the CS-core network and ensure they are met
• Build internal and external relationships with key customer and supplier to deliver continuous quality solutions to the business.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• University Degree in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering or any related Technical degree from a recognised institution.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a Telecommunication environment dealing with Circuit Switch Core Network and signalling systems.

Professional Knowledge

• Circuit switching design
• GSM mobile network and IP & VOlP
• Traffic engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft word, Visio, excel and PowerPoint

Professional Skills:

• Autonomy in a multicultural and multifunctional environment, ability to liaise with other entities and departments inside TKL and outside.
• Proactive and dynamic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Efficient and results oriented
• Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent organisation and communications kills
• Proven leadership skills.