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Transmission Network Planning & Optimization (DWM +Fiber) - Sr. Specialist at Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia
Position Title: Transmission Network Planning & Optimization (DWM +Fiber) - Sr. Specialist
Employer: Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 2 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Responsibilities
- Modeling and planning of DWDM Transmission systems/networks and respective capacity planning and analysis.
- Integrate DWDM transmission network as an enabler for E2E IP(MPLS) connectivity.
- Ensure DWDM Network build with 70% occupancy and 30% growth factor.
- Ensuring Due diligence in DWDM products introduction to network - Running of DWDM transmission/transport trials, equipment/system parameter checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies.
- Ensure monitoring of all DWDM network elements is achieved.
- Maintain an updated DWDM network information database.
- Project management of DWDM Transmission projects from the inception of plans to project handover to operations teams.
- Management of DWDM transmission systems equipment suppliers – ensure that the solutions provided meet the technical and commercial requirements and are delivered within the required timelines.
- Liaising with teams responsible for equipment space and power availability for planned systems.
- Validation of the accuracy of BOQs based on agreed design as an input to the procurement process
- Liaison with the Implementation department during site surveys and visits to ensure timely monthly rollout in accordance with timeframes set in Roll out process.
- Facilitate DWDM network testing and acceptance/compliance checks – in coordination with operations teams.
- Periodic reporting on DWDM transmission network status/performance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and facilitate necessary reporting on the same.
- Liaise with the Technology Security team to ensure compliance with network infrastructure security policies.
- DWDM transport networks Optimization: Monitoring and planning to optimize the DWDM network.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications
- 5+ years specialized DWDM experience role in a busy telecommunications environment –Involved in DWDM Transmission planning, installations /commissioning projects especially in the transmission field.
- Fundamental knowledge and experience in various transmission network technologies including Fiber, MW and DWDM.
- Working knowledge of IP Networks principles
- Knowledge of software-defined networking principles.
- Knowledge of network scripting/programming languages e.g. Python
- Computer literate – Able to create management reports and use project management tools
- Analytical skills
- Attention to details
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Project Management Skills
