Job Description
Company Introduction
Our client is leading communications services company.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for packet switched networks infrastructure installation, operation and maintenance with main focus on the Packet Core nodes;
- Coordinate Commissioning and testing of Packet Switched Nodes and interfaces to all interconnected network nodes;
- Assist in the dimensioning and capacity planning of the packet core infrastructure;
- Assist IP and Transport Networks Manager in analysis and planning exercises;
- Responsible for connectivity with other network Nodes and other operators network nodes;
- Perform regular routines on Networks entities;
- Carry out design & specifications for upgrading or installing new systems/processes, including evaluation of new software/hardware features;
- Draw up acceptance test procedures in conjunction with suppliers to be able to carry out the agreed acceptance testing;
- Create adhoc reports based on statistics collected on the various interfaces;
- Liaise with other sections in order to carry out the support function;
- Carry out system monitoring and perform network optimization and preventive maintenance;
- Gather problem symptoms, and implement corrective action where applicable;
- Carry out installations/upgrades and/or assist turnkey suppliers where applicable, ensuring smooth migration with minimal service disruption;
- Carry out the above duties outside office hours where deemed necessary;
- Perform and undergo staff training as required by the Company;
- Assist the Commercial Operations team in the design and solution proposal to customers.
Experience
- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience working on projects which are networks related;
- Possess a MQF level 6 certification, preferably in electronics, computing or engineering;
- Have a CCNA certification;
- Previous experience in a service provider environment will be considered an asset;
- Good knowledge of VMWare and virtualisation will be considered an asset;
- Be fluent in English.
Personal Skills
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Be attentive to detail.