Job description
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder will be a Subject Matter Expert on IP Network & Services for Strategic Planning, Technology Evolution, Standardization & Optimization. Work with Airtel Africa OpCos and the Airtel Head Office team to ensure end-to-end network service delivery across internal and partner organizations. Ensure internal and external SLAs & KPIs are proactively managed and achieved
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Proactive engagement with business teams by advising Network Features and functionalities on IP/ MPLS / Segment routing and supporting them to create business plans
Requirement capturing through business engagements and evaluating long term impact on IP Network
Establishment of highly reliable and redundant IP network; Establish a robust quality improvement plan
Develop a long-term Network Deployment strategy for IP Network including Capex Productivity & most cost efficient design
Ensure proper Capacity Planning and dimensioning for all IP Infrastructure (MPBN, IP MPLS infrastructure, POP routers, Access IPRAN, Enterprise network) nodes are in line with agreed capacity management guidelines;
Ensure network resilience and redundant for all IP Infrastructure Network and Nodes in line with agreed Network availability KPIs;
Provide technical center of excellence for IP Infrastructure related issues;
Report and maintain an updated Network diagrams and HW/SW release management of the IP Infrastructure network.
Continuous & sustained engagements with existing & potential suppliers for evaluating best IP Network roadmap for every OpCo
Create White Papers, IP network specifications & tendering requirements
Plan IP Network Blue-print for Long Term deployment
Perform proactive monitoring of Key Performance Indicators related to IP Infrastructure (MPBN, IP MPLS infrastructure, POP routers, access IPRAN, Enterprise network, etc.) networks;
Ensure an efficient usage of the IP Infrastructure nodes and interfaces
COMPETENCIES
Strong in IP & MPLS networking
Knowledge of Segment routing, IP services and implementation strategy in Telco domain
Multivendor IP products knowledge.
Strategic Planning for IP and MPLS based Services for access IPRAN and MPBN networks
Micro level understanding of evolution of technology and roadmaps at techno-commercial level
Ability to innovate and deliver value to business at multiple levels
Strong in Commercial & Project Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Can do attitude & problem solving skills
Quick thinking & analytical ability
Boundary less behavior
Collaborative and team player
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Engineering degree (communication, electronics, or related fields)
Sound knowledge of IP Network Planning, Optimization and O&M
8+ years of experience in IP and Networking domain.
2+ years management experience in network Performance /Optimization/ Planning/ O&M
Understanding of multiple technologies in Voice, data and Infra domains
