Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our Roots Telkom Kenya was established as a telecommunications operator under the Companies Act in April 1999. We provide integrated communications solutions in Kenya with the widest range of voice and data services as well as network facilities for residential and business customers. We are proud to play a prominent role in the information and communications technology sector, serving millions of Kenyans across the country. Our Wings Telkom Kenya’s partnership with Orange S.A (formerly France Telecom Group), saw the launch of the Orange brand in Kenya in 2008. Our new corporate identity is inspired by new investments and a fresh new approach to doing business. This is the beginning of an exciting journey, a journey we invite all Kenyans to be part of. Our new approach to serving customers means we place people at the centre by making our services straightforward, simple and more enriching. In addition to the existing Orange Shops, we continue to invest in new shops to enable us serve our customers better.
Reporting to: Manager –Core Network Planning
Job Grade: 3
Department: Technology
Role Purpose:
The Senior Engineer will be responsible for planning, Design and engineering of Circuit and Packet Switched Core Telecommunication Networks. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for design and capacity planning for the GSM Circuit Switched Core Network nodes including but not limited to MSC, HRLR/HSS, MGW, STP(SPS)
• Evaluate new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation & integration of new hardware/Software, project management, and optimization of the CS-Core network.
• Translate marketing inputs into core network architecture and design for mobile circuit switched service.
• Configure data for new system with vendors and create work instructions for existing systems.
• Provide recommendation reports to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing CS-core services.
• Manage all software and hardware configuration for the CS-Core nodes.
• Set relevant KPIs for the CS-core network and ensure they are met
• Build internal and external relationships with key customer and supplier to deliver continuous quality solutions to the business.

Professional Skills:
• Autonomy in a multicultural and multifunctional environment, ability to liaise with other entities and departments inside TKL and outside.
• Proactive and dynamic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Efficient and results oriented
• Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent organisation and communications kills
• Proven leadership skills.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications
• University Degree in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering or any related Technical degree from a recognised institution.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a Telecommunication environment dealing with Circuit Switch Core Network and signalling systems.

Professional Knowledge
• Circuit switching design
• GSM mobile network and IP & VOlP
• Traffic engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft word, Visio, excel and PowerPoint

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Application should be sent to recruitment@telkom.co.ke by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 25th May 2020 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability.

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