Engineer - Infrastructure.Network NG at MTN

Job Description

Reports To: Manager - Infrastructure and Platform

Division: Network

Mission

Design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge technology platforms and infrastructure that enable the seamless delivery of enterprise and broadband services, driving customer satisfaction, business growth, and innovation, while ensuring scalability, resilience, and future-proof connectivity solutions.

Description

  • Create value by increase in customer base and product sales for products and services.
  • Serve as subject-matter expert on all network connectivity and ICT solutions, including but not limited to FTTH, FWA, Colocation, VOIP, Wi-Fi, Fixed Connectivity and Converged Solutions platforms.
  • Provide end-to-end support to Solutions Architecture, Project Delivery, Operations, Product Development, Pricing, Sales, and Marketing functions to provide cutting-edge connectivity services to enterprise and fixed broadband customers.
  • Ensure the release of infrastructure designs, conduct proof-of-concept trials, technical evaluations, research, and development.
  • Drive the development of Network-As-a-Service (NaaS) platforms for the orchestration of cost-effective, scalable, resilient, and future-proof network connectivity services to customers.
  • Identify new business opportunities from products launched, sector/market growth, product/process innovation, process reviews/audit close-out, etc.
  • Ensure best-in-class solutions and platforms are designed and implemented in accordance with global best practices.

Education

  • First degree in Engineering, Communications.
  • Fluent in English.
  • CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent IP networking certification in advanced network routing and switching technologies.
  • Certification or training in Microwave and Fiber transmission systems will be an added advantage.
  • Project Management certifications or trainings would be an added advantage.

Experience

  • 3–7 years’ experience, which includes:
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising others.
  • Experience working in a medium organization.
  • Experience working with Wireline and Fixed Wireless Access technologies.
  • Understanding of backbone transport network architectures for data transmission, such as DWDM and OTN.
  • Strong hands-on routing and switching experience deploying Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei equipment in an enterprise, ISP, or telco environment.
  • Cross-functional experience in interconnecting IXP networks, subsea, and terrestrial cable systems for the delivery of IP transit and IPLC circuits.
  • Specialist experience with complex FTTH and P2P fiber planning.
  • Hands-on planning and implementation experience with SD-WAN, UCC/VOIP, IOT, and 5G technologies.
  • Experience in data center services (IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS).
  • Working knowledge of public cloud and hyper-scaler environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Stakeholder relationship management; customer service experience; and orientation.
  • Project management experience.

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