Vacancy title:
Engineer- IP Planning

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

Jobs at:
Safaricom

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 15 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply

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