Senior Core CS Planning Engineer at Safaricom Limited in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Core CS Planning Engineer

Ref: TECHOLOGY-SCCSPE-SEP 2013

Employer: Safaricom Limited

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

• Create KPI for new products/services;
• Create Marketing proposals, CS Vendor evaluation process for weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Analyze Core CS network on a daily basis against set KPIs;
• Design Core CS network for new elements to be added;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change;
• Schedule all the planned works;
• Update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware upgrades;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer;
• Create necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• Conduct S.W.O.T Analysis of Projects;
• Provide recommendation reports to Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services;
• Create a tool/find out methods to get statistical data from the system;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after implementation;
• Setup Internal training;
• Transfer knowledge to Technicians;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business;
• Manage projects under the control of the Core CS Team;
• Manage day to day activities of projects and project tasks assigned to the Core CS Team.

Role Requirements;

• Degree in one of the following: Telecommunications Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science/IT;
• 5+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment;
• Expert knowledge of CS Networks, with complex integrations and features;
• Problem solving and Analytical Skills;
• Strong skills and experience with, MSS, MGW,SBC, TMSS and TMGW;
• Extensive knowledge of SS7 Signaling and GSM Protocols (ISUP, MAP, CAP, BICC etc.).

How to Apply:

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi

E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke