Internet Edge Performance Engineer at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Internet Edge Performance Engineer

Location: Lagos
Division: Network Group

Core Purpose of the Job

• To measure the network indicators and provide NWG with data/information.
• To evaluate trends in network performance and recommend solutions to optimize network performance
• To improve network performance through regular network audit and trend/KPI analysis.

Job Summary

• Ensure value is created by maximizing asset monetization.
• Ensure return on investment for assets.
• Monitor and ensure degradations on the internet edge and Firewall network are picked within SLA and escalated to the respective Managed Services Vendors, Partners and internal teams for fix.
• Drive and ensure resolution of escalated issues within SLA.
• Ensure full network performance visibility of the Internet edge and firewall network
• Evaluate the impact of changes/parameter optimization on the internet edge and Firewall network.
• Generate Internet edge and Firewall network statistical analysis and reports.
• Provide network and business insights on the internet edge and firewall network performance
• Analyze Internet Edge Router, Firewalls and service KPIs and measurements that reflect customer experience
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the multi-vendor Firewall network to assure customers’ satisfaction
• Ensure value is continuously provided during stakeholder workshops, meetings and cross-functional team engagement etc.
• Actively participate in Change Management reviews
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of Engineering, preferably electrical/electronics, computer engineering or Computer science

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ hand - on experience in Internet Edge:
  • Routing & switching; advance Internet gateway and Firewall planning/operation/optimization or performance management.
  • Experience in Packet Switch Core (EPG/MME/AAA/DNS/Cache Nodes) planning/operation/optimization.
  • Experience working with in a cross functional team environment preferably in a telecoms environment.
  • Sound knowledge of IP protocols and other routing technologies; including hands-on experience managing vendor equipment of key vendors - CISCO, Juniper and Huawei.
  • Experience in reporting (power-point), data processing using excel and data mining.

Job Conditions

• Normal MTNN working conditions.
• May be required to work extended hours

Application Closing Date
6th July, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Multiple applications are not allowed.