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Core purpose of the Job
Operation and Maintenance of Network Switching Center.
Perform support routines – System and Billing Backups, inspections, reports & record updates, incidents management.
Fault Handling, Proactive Maintenance, supervision, and on-site intervention

Education/Qualification
Second class upper Division in B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering or it’s equivalent.

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Telecoms Switching Environment
• Ericsson, Huawei or ZTE switching experience is desirable.
Functional Competencies:
• Mobile and Fixed Network Switching
• Computer & Information Technology Appreciation
• Network Operations
• Service Monitoring and Control
Job Summary:
• Switching infrastructure operations and maintenance (Mobile and Fixed)
• Fault Management on Core network elements.
• Conduct Acceptance Tests on core network node and other network elements when required.
• Ensure redundancy and node availability.
• Provide on-site support to internal & external customers.
• Develop & review processes and procedures used in Switch Operations.
• Perform route monitoring and maintenance.
• Conduct test calls to confirm QoS and CDR generation.
• Supervise and Manage vendors for Core network node integration & third-party related projects within the Switch.
• Perform routine maintenance on core network nodes with proper reporting.
• Manage Hardware installations, upgrades, expansion & decommissioning on network elements.
• Ensure availability and transfer of CDR and performance STATS files between core nodes & corresponding file processing servers.
• Review MOP and ensure proper change request implementation when required.
• Manage and update Switch Floor plan Management System to reflect occupied and free spaces in the switch prefab/rooms.
• Conduct routine Switch inspections to ensure proper housekeeping.
• Define external power Alarm(s) & support simulation tests with the ESS team.
• Prepare Dashboard report for Switch activities.
• Spare part management
• Regulate entry to the switch prefab/room in line with the Switch Centre Access

Apply to bayonle.oduola@mactay.com