Engineer – CNM | Kenya | Safaricom Limited

·         We are pleased to announce the following Position within the Technology Division.   In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

·         Detailed Description

·         Reporting to the Team Manager – Core Network Support, the position holder will on callout for 24 hours daily. The role holder will be expected to provide long 1st line Core Network maintenance-CS, PS, VAS, Datacom and IPMPLS, perform 1st line Core network fault clearance and escalations of more serious network faults to Core Network Support or other relevant teams. In addition, the role holder will execute database changes/configuration on CORE NETWORK, perform 1st line Core network preventive maintenance, Perform all system related tasks in Data centres management. E.g. local system faulting, equipment decommissioning, ODF/DDF cleanness etc.  and develop tools for automation and speed up the maintenance process.

·         Key Responsibilities

Schedule and perform all 1st line corrective & preventive maintenance on Core Network elements as per vendor recommendation.
Clearance of faults from NOC Escalated to Core Network Maintenance.
Identify the need for internal training.
Conduct training for new staff
Configuration changes on Network elements S/W upgrades.
Supervising and monitoring contracted works in the MSRs to ensure safety of the live equipment and successful completion of all works.
All switching Network elements & new Technologies
·   QUALIFICATIONS

·         Technical / professional qualifications:

Degree or a Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering or telecoms engineering or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
2-5 years’ experience in a telecoms preferably GSM environment in SSS operations, network Management, commissioning, installation and maintenance of digital Telecommunication equipment.
·         How to Apply. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume