Engineer- IP Planning

Description

Reporting to the Principal Engineer: IP Planning, the position holder will be involved in network planning for the following domains (IP-Core, IPRAN & Enterprise Converged Network, FTTH, and IP Systems). The role is goal-oriented with the main effort focused on the delivery of our customer promise while working on; IP-Core Network rollout, E-2-E (IP-CORE & IPRAN) SRv6 network rollout, Network & Systems processes Automation, IPV6 Network rollout, Support BNG rollout and solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• E-2-E SRv6 Network rollout (IP-CORE & IPRAN)
• IP-Core network design & rollout.
• IPRAN & Enterprise Converged Network design & rollout.
• IP Network & Systems process automation.
• Data-driven capacity planning & Intelligent network design and planning.
• FTTH network design & rollout.
• Performing IPV4/IPV6 planning and rollout.
• Performing regular performance tools installation.
• Vendor engagements & evaluation for better IP solutions and support.
• Support proof of concept (POC) for emerging technologies, SDN AI, ML, Network Automation, and carrier-grade Ethernet.
• Work closely with IP support teams and other external parties.
• Ensure project delivery timelines.
• Support data Center network planning and deployments.
• Performing Network acceptance according to agreed Guidelines and checklist
• NWRFP support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science electrical or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Candidates with Strong IP skills and Certification in {CCIE or HCIE} will have an added advantage.
• A team player with excellent problem-solving skills, the right attitude & good work ethic.
• Candidates with Hands–on experience in IP-CORE network planning, Design and Optimization will have an added advantage.
• Strong skill in SR (SRv6) will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of systems i.e. Linux, Cloud operations, DevOps tools and Methodologies.
• Network Automation Skills -, Python, Ansible, Bash front-end (Java-Script, CSS, HTML, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of Transmission infrastructure deployment and Support life cycle will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical analysis, IP network troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• E-2-E SRv6 Network rollout (IP-CORE & IPRAN)
• IP-Core network design & rollout.
• IPRAN & Enterprise Converged Network design & rollout.
• IP Network & Systems process automation.
• Data-driven capacity planning & Intelligent network design and planning.
• FTTH network design & rollout.
• Performing IPV4/IPV6 planning and rollout.
• Performing regular performance tools installation.
• Vendor engagements & evaluation for better IP solutions and support.
• Support proof of concept (POC) for emerging technologies, SDN AI, ML, Network Automation, and carrier-grade Ethernet.
• Work closely with IP support teams and other external parties.
• Ensure project delivery timelines.
• Support data Center network planning and deployments.
• Performing Network acceptance according to agreed Guidelines and checklist
• NWRFP support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science electrical or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Candidates with Strong IP skills and Certification in {CCIE or HCIE} will have an added advantage.
• A team player with excellent problem-solving skills, the right attitude & good work ethic.
• Candidates with Hands–on experience in IP-CORE network planning, Design and Optimization will have an added advantage.
• Strong skill in SR (SRv6) will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of systems i.e. Linux, Cloud operations, DevOps tools and Methodologies.
• Network Automation Skills -, Python, Ansible, Bash front-end (Java-Script, CSS, HTML, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of Transmission infrastructure deployment and Support life cycle will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical analysis, IP network troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills
• Strong relationship-building skills.

We are the leading telecommunication company in East Africa. Our purpose is to transform lives by connecting people to people, people to opportunities and people to information. We keep over 42 million customers connected and play a critical role in the society, supporting over one million jobs both directly and indirectly while our total economic value was estimated at KES 362 Billion ($ 3.2 billion) for the 12 months through March 2021. We are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and with annual revenues of close to KES 298 Billion ($2.5 billion) as at March 2022. We were founded in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya before a 40 percent acquisition by Vodafone Group PLC in May 2000, and a public offering of 25 percent shares through the NSE in 2008. Under the management of Vodafone Group PLC, we welcomed Michael Joseph, as our first CEO, a few months later in July of 2000. He led the company’s growth to accommodate 16.71 million subscribers from the previous 20,000, largely owing to innovative products like M-PESA in 2007.