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Senior Engineer: Core Planning South Africa ,

To ensure that OSS and Lawful Intercept systems are optimized at both a logical and physical layer on an ongoing basis, develop a subsequent action plan aligned with the short-term/long term plan to meet the business requirements.

KPA Duties

Task Complexity: • Ensure that all OSS platforms are loaded with the correct software patches, as well as that all platforms are loaded with the latest MTN SA purchased network (or platform) release. • Review the layout/design of all the OSS platforms and identify any design flaws. If any design flaws are identified, recommend an optimum node design/layout. • Review all node/platform configurations and ensure that the configurations are consistent across all nodes of the same type. In the event that it is identified that there are configuration mismatches/discrepancies are identified, an action plan is to be provided and executed • Assess the OSS hardware, identifying all inefficiencies. These include node memory, processor loads, licensing etc . • Verify that all alarming information, is enabled on the nodes and the relevant OSS system is currently reporting alarms. • Investigate the current MTN SA OSS architecture and indentify any architectural inefficiencies or flaws. • Ensure that sufficient OSS capacity is deployed with a 6-month headroom to cater for the traffic forecast. • Participate in Group initiatives/activities in the area of planning, technical bid preparation and procurement. • Asses and communicate the impact of technology changes to OSS and communicate to the relevant role-players. • Documentation of methodologies, plans, policies and procedures for OSS planning. • Record keeping of technical details on network design, implementation plans and capital projects. • Be a subject matter expert on OSS planning issues by studying global trends and networking with other professionals in this field, and by providing documented recommendations to various internal departments. • Review vendor technical documents and provide recommendations on OSS • Be the single point of contact for issues relating to Lawful Intercept Supervisory Complexity: Influence staff in the following internal departments to ensure outputs: Operations, IS, Billing. Obtain co-operation of vendors to address technical difficulties. Influence product roadmaps of suppliers. Put forward relevant technical standards/policies to be used in the Group.

Requirements

B.Eng/ BSC Eng. (Electronics/Electrical)
Minimum 5 years in Telecom environment, with at least 3 years working with OSS systems, preferably in an integration and optimization environment. Experience on the Ericsson AXE and CPP platforms will be an advantage
Knowledge: Awareness of the telecommunications industry, computer competence (MS Office suite), Database basics, cost-benefit analysis, system engineering methodologies, Internal awareness and organization understanding, GSM/WCDMA standards, Group’s GSM/WCDMA network. Telecommunications Industry understanding, User Trends within Telecommunication, Trends of convergence of Networks (Next-gen. n/w.), Trends within Technology, Network Business Objectives, Knowledge of vendors and suppliers roadmaps and trends, Knowledge of other network providers developments, Basic Telecomm legislation, Basic ICASA regulations, Analyse Network performance, Integration of network systems, GSM/WCDMA and Packet core network elements ,Integration of network elements vocabulary, Knowledge of systems engineering for lifecycle, Equipment dimensioning principles, MS Project, IP networks, GSM/WCDMA fundamentals, Understand OSS system, Knowledge of company policies and procedures. Understand LI and associated systems .Knowledge of hardware dimensioning and databases. Knowledge of TNM methodology .Strong technical knowledge on • Sun Solaris 8,9,10 • Oracle • Unix • TCP/IP, SNMP, LDAP protocols Skills/physical competencies: Coaching, communication, consulting skill, continuous learning, contracting skills, feedback skill, knowledge management, Negotiating and influencing, presentation skill, Problem solving and analytical thinking, project management skill, time management, writing skill, record keeping, Technical specification writing Behavioural qualities: Adaptable/flexible, analytical thinking, coping, creative thinking and innovation, insight and judgement, Integrity and ethics, interpersonal skills, self-management, team work, co-operative, tolerant.

Reference No:IRC66322
Position Type: Permanent
Affirmative Action: N
Salary: -
Additional: Training: SQL, Oracle, Unix, technology-specific. IP, GSM protocols, LINUX, OSS-RC, M2000 ,

Applications close 2012-02-22

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