Reports To: Manager - Transmission Access Planning

Division: Network

Description:
Design, direct and ensure Cost-effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
Produce detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool.
Plan and design Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity plan using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes.
Produce detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites.
Produce detailed IP networking plan and LLD.
Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.
Provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
Ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)
Conduct LOS Survey and TSS for new and existing BTS site and Enterprise Client locations within assigned region of responsibility
Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management
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 in line with MTN’s VB and values.
Education:
First degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Cisco Certification to Professional Level required with a bias in Security
CCIE certification would be an added advantage
Fluent in English

Experience:
3 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with a team
Experience working in a medium organization
Experience with Transmission
Experience in Electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks
Experience in connectivity, route planning, IP planning technologies, topology, logical networks.