Etisalat Nigeria Recruits Engineers

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008
with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria.
Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at
the most affordable price to our subscribers.


This commitment
has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million
in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states
of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we
continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Job Title:  Engineer – VAS Planning

Job Summary       
Provide
support on all VAS platforms and ensure they have adequate capacity to
support deployed services for all commercial requirements based on
identified business needs       
       
Principal Functions             

• Support the planning and optimization of Etisalat Value Added
  Services (VAS) platforms and ensure compatibility and integration with
  Etisalat existing infrastructure.
• Enhance the forecast mechanism for proper capacity planning of all the VAS nodes.
• Assist in the coordination and integration of new products as it affects USSD, IPCC, SMSC MMS and other network elements.
• Liaise with the vendor and end users during project implementation
  and facilitate proper handover of the deployed solution to operations
  team.
• Assists in the design, implementation and evolution of VAS Messaging, Mobile data, WAP, GPRS, Multi-media products, etc.
• Collate all RFP document for any new VAS platform planned to be deployed based on commercial requirements.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Manager, VAS Planning.      

Educational Requirements     

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering,
  Electronic/Telecommunication, Computer Science or any other related
  science qualification.

Experience, Skills & Competencies     

• One (1) to two (2) years post NYSC relevant work experience
• Business Application Knowledge
• Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals
• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Personal Effectiveness
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus

Job Title:  Senior Engineer, PS Core

Job Summary    

• Perform PS end to end troubleshooting, conduct Packet core health
  checks, and carry out end to end KPI analysis and Performance
  optimization
• Ensure the implementation, maintenance and operations of Packet
  switch nodes and effectively monitor all data related links      

Principal Functions

• Supervise the integration of new SGSN/GGSN nodes and ensure effective acceptance of the nodes
• Ensure prompt resolution of internal Roaming Data Challenges as stipulated with the timeline
• Monitoring of all data service link (Gi, Gp and blackberry)
• Ensure effective analyses of the Packet performance reports and proactively resolve any challenges
• Ensure daily monitoring of alarms generated from the Packet nodes and prompt resolution
• Supervise the configuration of Huawei routers and switches as deployed in the network
• Ensure effective implementation of firewalls in the Packet domain and security policies are adhere as required
• Ensure that the PS Core nodes availability targets are achieved
• C0-ordinate the integration of new BSC and RNC to the packet nodes
• Ensure the implementation of new roaming partners and troubleshooting as requires
• Follow up major data network activities on daily basics and ensure fault free operation
• Perform impact analysis of software upgrade for SGSN/GGSN nodes and provide necessary recommendation as required
• Co-ordinate the routine maintenance of Packet switches in line with standard policies and procedures
• Supervision of all CRs implemented by EOT team on Packet nodes
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Carrier and Data Services   

Educational Requirements    

• First degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering.    

Experience, Skills & Competencies   

• Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience
• IP Knowledge with minimum certification as CCNP (will be an added advantage)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Excel)
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus
• GPRS (SGSN/GGSN) operational experience with focus on troubleshooting
• Fault analysis & Performance reporting/analysis
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Teaming

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