Organization Name: Network Engineering
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in Network Engineering Department within the Technology Unit Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Transmission and IP Engineering, the position holder shall be tasked with Planning, design and optimization of reliable IP transport systems/networks in support of all Safaricom’s core services including mobile and fixed services.
IP Planning & Design Engineer Job Responsibilities
- Capacity planning in relation to IP NGN and IP Addresses
- Network planning, design, reviewing, optimization and evaluating the network performance
- Timely delivery of key projects to ensure network quality standards are met at all times
- Developing HLD, LLD, NRFU and NMP for new projects
- End to end IP Network Optimization
- Companywide IP address Management
- Align network plans with business requirements to ensure all services are transported efficiently
- Coordinating change management activities to minimize impact on service availability
- Ensure tools availability and accuracy to provide FCAPS and modeling capabilities
- Manage introduction of new features as per the roadmap to continuously improve network capacity and quality.
- Preparation of Tender / Capex documents
- Team Management
- Budgeting
Requirements for the IP Planning & Design Engineer Job
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related fields
- At least 8 years experience in IP network planning/design and operations in a large service provider environment
- Relevant IP professional qualifications – CCIE Preferred
- Involved in Strategy Modeling, Planning, Design and Optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks
- Working knowledge of IP Simulation and Modeling tools
- In-depth understanding of IP network protocols – BGP, MPLS, OSPF, ISIS, Segment Routing, IP V6 and Simplified MPLS
- Excellent communication and motivational skills in line with the management of a multi skilled team
- Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Project management and business cases development
- Accurate documentation and reporting skills
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