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Engineer – Service Operations Center (SOC)
2025-05-03T06:30:14+00:00
Safaricom Kenya
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Telecommunications
Science & Engineering
KES
 
MONTH
2025-05-17T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
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Engineer – Service Operations Center (SOC)

Reporting to the Team Manager – SOC (Service Operations Center), the position holder will be responsible for Managing all faults across the network. Operational Monitoring & Control with a view of proactive detection of events before they result to incidents. First line fault resolution of faults across the network

 Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper fault detection on all RAN, Transmission, CORE, DATA (Fixed/Mobile), VAS, M-PESA and IT Elements
  • Ensure first Line fault Resolution and identification of potential risks and actions taken to mitigate failure
  • Interface with RAN and Transmission Vendors/Managed Service Providers on escalated fault follow up
  • Provide governance in work order Change Management execution process and quality performance after execution to meet intended KPIs
  • Follow fault and incident management processes and carry out continuous follow-ups to deliver the defined KPIs
  • Ensure proper and documented follow-ups are done from start to end of events/incidents
  • Work closely with the Change and Logical Access team to ensure logical access for all key RAN, CORE, VAS, TRANSPORT and DATA tools is done efficiently and effectively
  • Develop, analyze and consume relevant daily/weekly/monthly reports on various key aspects of the SOC section
  • Work in a shift or function within the team

 Qualifications         

  • The candidate will holder of a university degree in electrical/electronic from a reputable institution with a bias in telecommunications / Computer Science.
  • CCNA /CCNP or Equivalent certification
  • A minimum of 2 yrs. experience in Telecommunications.
  • Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
  • The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results
  • Proficiency in one or More coding languages will be an added advantage
Ensure proper fault detection on all RAN, Transmission, CORE, DATA (Fixed/Mobile), VAS, M-PESA and IT Elements Ensure first Line fault Resolution and identification of potential risks and actions taken to mitigate failure Interface with RAN and Transmission Vendors/Managed Service Providers on escalated fault follow up Provide governance in work order Change Management execution process and quality performance after execution to meet intended KPIs Follow fault and incident management processes and carry out continuous follow-ups to deliver the defined KPIs Ensure proper and documented follow-ups are done from start to end of events/incidents Work closely with the Change and Logical Access team to ensure logical access for all key RAN, CORE, VAS, TRANSPORT and DATA tools is done efficiently and effectively Develop, analyze and consume relevant daily/weekly/monthly reports on various key aspects of the SOC section Work in a shift or function within the team
 
The candidate will holder of a university degree in electrical/electronic from a reputable institution with a bias in telecommunications / Computer Science. CCNA /CCNP or Equivalent certification A minimum of 2 yrs. experience in Telecommunications. Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments. The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results Proficiency in one or More coding languages will be an added advantage
bachelor degree
24
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Vacancy title:
Engineer – Service Operations Center (SOC)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Safaricom Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 17 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Engineer – Service Operations Center (SOC)

Reporting to the Team Manager – SOC (Service Operations Center), the position holder will be responsible for Managing all faults across the network. Operational Monitoring & Control with a view of proactive detection of events before they result to incidents. First line fault resolution of faults across the network

 Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper fault detection on all RAN, Transmission, CORE, DATA (Fixed/Mobile), VAS, M-PESA and IT Elements
  • Ensure first Line fault Resolution and identification of potential risks and actions taken to mitigate failure
  • Interface with RAN and Transmission Vendors/Managed Service Providers on escalated fault follow up
  • Provide governance in work order Change Management execution process and quality performance after execution to meet intended KPIs
  • Follow fault and incident management processes and carry out continuous follow-ups to deliver the defined KPIs
  • Ensure proper and documented follow-ups are done from start to end of events/incidents
  • Work closely with the Change and Logical Access team to ensure logical access for all key RAN, CORE, VAS, TRANSPORT and DATA tools is done efficiently and effectively
  • Develop, analyze and consume relevant daily/weekly/monthly reports on various key aspects of the SOC section
  • Work in a shift or function within the team

 Qualifications         

  • The candidate will holder of a university degree in electrical/electronic from a reputable institution with a bias in telecommunications / Computer Science.
  • CCNA /CCNP or Equivalent certification
  • A minimum of 2 yrs. experience in Telecommunications.
  • Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
  • The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results
  • Proficiency in one or More coding languages will be an added advantage

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, May 17 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 03-05-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-05-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-05-2065
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