MPBN Engineer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MPBN Engineer

Job Identification: 807
Location: Lagos

About the Role

• The role is expected to serve as the representative for business, technical, and functional requirements relating to IP Packet Backbone solutions that support both Mobile and Enterprise services.
• Additionally, the role will assess and oversee the delivery of IP projects against defined SLAs while identifying the most efficient approaches for implementing new functional requirements across the Mobile Network, including but not limited to voice, data, and other value-added services.
• The role will evaluate network designs and establish integrated planning and implementation criteria, guidelines, and standards in collaboration with relevant partners to support capacity management and dimensioning of the IP core network.
• This role is responsible for defining the optimal IP core network topology to meet premium Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and align with industry-standard architectures for next-generation IP networks.

Responsibilities
MPBN Core Planning and Architecture:

• Ensure that all IP backbone and edge devices are functioning as per the business and network requirements.
• Manage the expansion, upgrade and design of switch fabric Network (Leaf & Spine based) solutions from central controllers
• Manage architecture, implementation, and deployment of key networks systems through the full delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover.
• Liaise with partner teams, Airtel HQ and other departments to ensure seamless IP packet backbone solutions
• Handshake with IPRAN, Transmission and Enterprise Networks in establishing end-to-end transport solutions.
• Provide pathway towards establishing a seamless backbone network leveraging MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6 and SDN
• Analyze business requirements and processes before converting ideas into a solution design; where required, research into new technology and development in Telecommunication industry with regards to IP packet backbone and Data services.

Detailed and Effective Documentation:

• Update all IP Core documentation and topology to reflect running solution.
• On concept of solutions proffered and prior to implementation, documentation in the form of SD, HLD and LLD designs should be prepared to include technical functionality, platform design and platform integration with relevant network elements.
• Manage IP Network addressing and allocation for entire network including Access (IPRAN)
• Ensure that project-related documentation reflects a fit-for-purpose design and complies with the contractual vendor requirements.

Capacity planning & Optimization:

• Handshake with transmission on Submarine/fiber capacity required to support projected MPBN core and Edge interface capacity.
• Perform adequate dimensioning of all IP nodes, interfaces - in accordance with network growth and projections.
• Ensure planning is actual, with very minimal or no inventory left over in ordered equipment for capacity expansion/upgrade
• Optimize existing solutions where necessary to improve capacity utilization, enhance user experience and save network resources.

Expand & Evolve Core Network:

• Plan evolution of IP backbone to best industry practices.
• Translate business requirements into IP Backbone requirements.
• Responsible for planning all expansion of nodes well in primary area of responsibility.

Employee Engagement:

• Hold necessary Kick off meetings with stakeholders where/when required.
• Manage delivery of internal projects relating to IP Backbone from solution to go-live
• Always maintain high Team Harmony and Engagement with both internal and external teams and stakeholders.
• Advise other stakeholder networks on best connection practices to the backbone network

Vendor/Partner Management:

• Manage assigned Projects from ordering to delivery; Hold kick-off and recurrent governance meetings with Vendors to ensure full control and smooth delivery
• Ensure that partners deliver projects with quality, speed and with zero to minimal impact on network services.

New Initiatives:

• Technology assessments and POC trials (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and verification of solutions before roll-out.
• Explore new initiatives which meet business requirements by developing and delivering innovative solutions to support business growth.

Educational Qualifications

• Master`s degree is an added advantage
• First Degree in Electronic Engineering / Computer Science or related fields

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 6-8years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator
• SDN and Automation experience in IP Core will be an added advantage.
• Multivendor experience - HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT will be an advantage.
• Detailed understanding of IP Routing and switching
• Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators
• Good project management Skills
• Good project management Skills
• Detailed understanding of IP Routing and switching
• SDN and Automation experience in IP Core will be an added advantage.
• Multivendor experience - HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT will be an advantage.
• Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator

Other requirements:

• Innovative and Entrepreneurial in managing challenging situations.
• Self-motivational skills
• Personal tenacity to succeed.
• Personal Integrity and good interpersonal relationship
• Time management skills with commitment to project timelines.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and good at implementation