Senior IP Transport Specialist Job at Cell C Ltd… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Cell C Ltd.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning and performance – Nationally
- High Level design IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network
- Low Level design for IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network.
IP/MPLS and Mobile Backhaul capacity planning requirements - Plan and test redundancy and diversity of IP MPLS & Mobile Backhaul and international Transport networks.
- Measure IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network quality and performance and develop performance indicators
- Maintain IP MPLS & MBT and international Transport network capacity and performance within network KPI’s
Provide regular capacity forecasts and strategic network master plans - Introduce new IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport features or parameters into the network
- Maintain grade of service within network KPI’s
- Plan the hand over to the operations department for implementation
- Ensure the constant optimisation of the Infrastructure.
- Ensure best practise planning methodologies are used for optimal network design.
- Notify senior management in advance of “end of life equipment” and necessary steps to safeguard operations.
Technology Evaluation - Ensure regular technology evaluations and pilots where appropriate.
- Research new technology and trends within IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport Networks
- Ensure knowledge transfer to the operations sections.
- Define the engineering requirements for the new elements that will be added to the existing IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport Network.
- Devise the planning strategy for the evolution of the IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network
- Strategically identify and recommend the procurement of new and or upgraded technology to support the organizational network strategy
- Assist the RFP department with the Evaluation of the cost implications of the new technology elements.
- Plan the technology trials and ensure the correct usage of the technology to evaluate the outcome of such trials.
- Investigate, evaluate and request the procurement of tools for supporting any IP MPLS & MBT/CTN Transport planning initiatives.
- Plan ROI of all new IP MPLS & MBT/CTN Transport elements to company standards
Report generation - Provide reports to the business on the Performance and Quality of the radio network
Report on improvements
Minimum Qualification:
- Engineering Degree NQF 8 = 4 years studies in Electronic Engineering/Telecommunications or related qualification.
- Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) or Cisco Certified Internetwork expert (CCIE) is essential
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in IP MPLS & Mobile Backhaul Transport planning and engineering
- In depth knowledge and understanding of Cisco, Huawei and ZTE Router and switches, BRAS and Microwave IP planning and ISP environment
- In depth knowledge of IP, Routing and Switching, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
- Knowledge of GPRS, EDGE, 3G and LTE principles and architecture.
- Knowledge of mobile network architecture and Mobile telecommunication voice and data services including RAN, Core and Billing.
- Basic Knowledge of new technologies like FTTH, Wifi, SDN and 5G
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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