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Senior Engineer, Datacom at 9Mobile

9MobileAbuja, Nigeria Software Development
Full Time
9Mobile is a Nigerian telecommunications services provider, currently operating in Nigeria. 9Mobile is formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria.

Job Summary

  • This role involves a deep understanding of IP networking, IP/MPLS technologies, SRV6, MBPN, and the evolution of mobile networks from 2G/3G/4G/5G to their convergence with IP and with focus on integration, deployment and maintenance of both the IP- based backbone, IP- Core and DCN nodes that carries voice, data traffic.

Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Support 9mobile IP/ MPLS Backbone Network, Technologies such as SDH, MPLS Core, MP-BGP, VPNs, VPLS, L3VPN, Metro, MPLS, Fast Rerouting, VRRP, BFD etc.
  • Optimizing network performance and capacity to meet the demands of the mobile network.
  • Facilitate requirement discussions and determine QoS requirements and traffic engineering to support IP backbone VRF elements.
  • Review all changes to network configuration for technical accuracy and impact and provide Multi-Protocol Network problem resolutions.
  • Analyzing network key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess network health and identify areas for improvement
  • Responsible for end-to-end IP integrations for core switching equipment, VAS nodes, third party VPN, and GGSN /SGSN gateways nodes and interconnect nodes into IP network.
  • Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to IP/MPLS operations in a telecom environment
  • Designing and deploying IP/MPLS networks for mobile backbone operations, including transmission, core, and data networks.
  • Participate in new sites and equipment’s acceptance test with vendor for all IP nodes following project-based statement of requirement (SOR).
  • Understanding the evolution of 2G/3G/4G networks and their convergence with IP technologies
  • Relate closely with the planning team and come up with schedules for all datacom operational projects.

Education and Experience

  • First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  
  • Four (4) to Seven (7) years post NYSC work experience
  • Added advantage will be certification in Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei
  • An industry experience is mandatory.

Knowledge:

  • Network Administration
  • Network Availability and Capacity Management
  • Control Network Technologies

Skills:

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teaming

Behavior:

  • Passion for Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Empowering people
  • Growing people
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus

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