Safaricom Limited Senior Core CS Planning Engineer Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
 

Senior Core CS Planning Engineer

Ref: TECHOLOGY-SCCSPE-SEP 2013
 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
 

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Core Network - the holder of the position will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to the planning and design of Core MSS, MGW, TMSS, TMGW, SBC, IMS, NVS, LTE systems and integration to Core CS platform. 

The role holder will conduct the evaluation of new and existing hardware; Planning & design for new solutions; Implementation and integration of new hardware/software; Project management; Optimization of existing systems and Internal Process Improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create KPI for new products/services;
• Create Marketing proposals, CS Vendor evaluation process for weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Analyze Core CS network on a daily basis against set KPIs;
• Design Core CS network for new elements to be added;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change;
• Schedule all the planned works;
• Update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware upgrades;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer;
• Create necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• Conduct S.W.O.T Analysis of Projects;
• Provide recommendation reports to Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services;
• Create a tool/find out methods to get statistical data from the system;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after implementation;
• Setup Internal training;
• Transfer knowledge to Technicians;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business;
• Manage projects under the control of the Core CS Team;
• Manage day to day activities of projects and project tasks assigned to the Core CS Team.

Role Requirements;

• Degree in one of the following: Telecommunications Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science/IT;
• 5+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment;
• Expert knowledge of CS Networks, with complex integrations and features;
• Problem solving and Analytical Skills;
• Strong skills and experience with, MSS, MGW,SBC, TMSS and TMGW;
• Extensive knowledge of SS7 Signaling and GSM Protocols (ISUP, MAP, CAP, BICC etc.).

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Friday 27th September 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke