Job Title: Broadband Systems Planning Engineer
Job ID: 1985
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Division: Network Group
Employer: MTN Nigeria Communications Limited
Job Description:
• Define the optimal network topology for the Packet Core / Mobile Broadband platforms (e.g. SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGw, PGw, W@P Gw, Radius Servers, DNS Servers, Data Optimization Nodes etc.) for the deployment of Data/Multimedia solutions and services to give MTNN competitive advantage.
• Execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband network elements, features and protocols.
• Design and ensure the dimensioning of Packet Core / Mobile Broadband Network as well as new products and services to support marketing product.
• Plan, design and seek management's approval for the implementation of future Data and Multimedia Solutions.
• Support the planning and designing of network architecture to optimally serve the growth of Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband Network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity.
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products and produce a technical report to assist management make business decisions.
• Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary within the Packet Core/ Mobile Broadband environment.
• Design and plan the evolution of Data Multimedia Solutions, such as Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS, Gy, Gx, Wifi, Wimax and other Third Party applications and services.
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value Added Services in order to define best solutions for new products and services.
• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade patch to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services.
Job Conditions:
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hour
Reporting To: Team Lead, Broadband Systems Planning
Required Skills:
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in cellular industry comprising of:
• Experience with GSM, EDGE,WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTENetworks, Offload Technologies etc
• Technical experience in planning, design and working with GGSN, SGSN, W@P Gw, PCRF, Evolved Packet CoreMMSC and other DATA platforms
• Experience in products and services development and a good understanding of Mobile data services & roadmaps
• Knowledge of signaling systems C7, MAP, SMPP, WAP, XML, HTTP, Diameter, GTP, etc.
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools
• Basic knowledge of the Online & Offline Charging Networks and Packet Core Network Platforms
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification: A First Degree in Electrical Electronics, Computer Engineering or similar discipline.
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