Etisalat Jobs/Vacancies: Manager-Carrier and Data Services Operations at Etisalat Nigeria

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 Manager-Carrier and Data Services Operations

Post Date: 2012-05-05
Desired Course(s): Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering
Application Deadline: May 12, 2012
Experience: 5-7 yrs
Job Status: fulltime
Location:Abuja

Job Details

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007.

Job Title: Manager-Carrier and Data Services Operations
Division: Network Operations
Reports To: Head-Core & VAS Operations

Job Summary:

Ensure effective operation and maintenance of Etisalat Nigeria carrier and data services

Principal Functions:

 1. Roaming:
Manage the implementation of SCCP signalling links for new roaming partners via International SCCP carrier
Manage the process of defining roaming network data as per the IR.21
Ensure that signaling and inter-working requirements between PLMNs/ Roaming partners are satisfied
Manage fault resolution
Co-ordinate the monitoring of SCCP link alarm and LU failures
Provide high-level support on roaming and interconnect faults

2. Interconnect: 
Manage the supervision of POI related alarms
Responsible for the POI escalation process
Handle the integration of new POIs
Manage the expansion of POI routes and signalling links
Co-ordinate the daily monitoring of traffic patterns on POI Routes/ Links using Statistical tools
Responsible for the delivery of weekly traffic reports


3. Data Services:
Manage the integration and acceptance of new SGSN/GGSN nodes and Services
Manage the resolution of International Roaming Data Challenges
Ensure proper documentation of all Data Services operational documents
Follow up major Data network activities to ensure fault free operation during different project phases
Maintain snag/fault lists and follow up with vendor on clearance
Perform impact analysis of software upgrade for SGSN/GGSN nodes
Co-ordinate and supervise CRs implemented by EOT team on SGSN/GGSN
Analyze performance reports and proactively resolve data network challenges
Manage the implementation of software upgrade; file system upgrade and hardware replacement on Data network.
Specify and review performance measurement counters
Manage Data network audit configuration
Responsible for monitoring of alarms on SGSN/GGSN

Educational Requirements: 

First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline

Experience & Skills: 

Between five (5) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role

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