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The Job : Engineer, NSMC Satellite NOC (Supervisory
Job Status: Full Time Job,Graduate/Exp
Remuneration: Attractive
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Profile
- Provide network management of all Satellite network related faults i.e. Configuration, Integration, Service Activation and Operations to ensure optimal network performance, as well as meet business objectives/plans
- Oversee network management; faults detection, analysis, troubleshooting, escalation and resolution of all Satellite network related faults, all year round.
- Acknowledge sites’ status on the Linkstar NMS and perform second-line maintenance of Satellite network faults.
- Work with Satellite support Engineer or Contractor to bring up new Satellite connection (Vsat) for corporate customer.
- Perform and Co-ordinate Antenna Line-Up Test for a new Satellite Backbone BTS site as well as check on all satellite network elements in MTNN.
- Oversee Configuration and of Satellite modems and DVB Receiver e.g. Paradise(P300, PD-10, PD-25), Radyne Comstream, DMD-15/DMD-20, SDM 4000, EF Data as well as daily reading of Satellite backbone connection of both National and International Voice Gateways to ensure continuous service availability.
- Perform/escalate Real Time Performance/Management of all Satellite network elements for effectiveness and provide daily reports for the next action to be carried out to improve network quality.
- Prepare Satellite Modem Data Interface cable to DB-connector and cross connect to MDF cut over to STM Link.
- Act as interface and also provide access reference number to MTN Contractors, Field Engineers, Operational Maintenance Center and Datacoms Engineers for planned work/change request and access to all MTN Location.
- Perform SATNOC duties as instructed by Satellite NOC Co-ordinator, e.g., correlation of outages, reporting, follow-up and resolution of specific network faults.
- Assist in the development of an automated process and effective environment to improve the performance of SATNOC as well as the NMC Shift Hand-over and ensure strict compliance.
- Ensure proper management and implementation of all network changes according to the organisation process and procedures to achieve the departmental set goal.
- Escalate all faulty devices or hardware detected after troubleshooting/diagnosing (which cannot be resolved remotely) to the Support Engineer for replacement and assist with resolution of complex faults in order to improve network performance.
- Provide service assurance support for customer in order to sustain continuous service operation according to set quality level.
- Escalate trouble tickets issued against all MTN Staff, other Corporate Customers, International providers, MTN contractors and all other unresolved faults to the Satellite NOC Co-ordinator and ensure timely resolution of such.
- Provide regular update on MTNN performance and other network issues to all the stake holders (Management, escalation unit, customer relations, and marketing) and other relevant department in MTNN.
- 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.
Job Condition
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Open plan office.
Requirements, Experience & Training
Education:
- Fluent in English
- First degree in Electrical Electronics /Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
- Experience working in a medium organization
- Hands-on experience in light current, telecommunications or a related field
- Satellite Fundamentals; knowledge and efficient use of Linkstar Management Tool (Viasat NMS), Basic Satellite Transmission Equipment, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.
- Basic knowledge of Cisco Router
- Best practices in Operational Maintenance Center, Satellite Operations, Network Management Center, Network Operation Center.
Minimum qualification
- BA, BEd, B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND.
How To Apply
Click Here To Apply……https://careers.mtnonline.com/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=674
