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Job Summary

Proactively Performs Network Fulfilment Activities. Highlights issues and drives resolution when required. Acts as mentor and technical coach for NSD Engineer I. 

Responsibilities

Network Fulfilment

• A working knowledge of DWDM, Metro Ethernet transmission and must have undergone a basic training in optical and wireless networks with focus on SDH/OTN/IP transmission standards/protocols

• Good understanding of telecommunications/engineering principles, transmission, and access networks, IP networks, metro Ethernet etc.

• Basic knowledge of IP and IP related Technology and protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and DNS etc.

• Basic knowledge of the Ivorian telecommunication market and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment

• Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and AutoCAD Designs/and or Visio app

• Ability to use E-Analyzer, SDH Analyzer and other signal testing tools/instrument and diverse bandwidth test apps

Problem Solving/Assessment

• Determines and applies appropriate methodologies and tools for analyzing a range of standard, functional and/or cross-functional issues

• Helps identify process gaps and issues

• Dynamic forward thinking to ensure customers are not impacted by process/technical failures

• Determines and utilizes appropriate methodology including Lean Six Sigma where appropriate

Release Management

• Obtains, creates and documents business requirements engaging multiple stakeholders

• Supports and manages cross-functional BRDs

• Works with the BSA's and Dev team on solution design and development

• Reviews functional design (FD)

• Partners with stakeholders to analyze, define and document business processes within and across functional areas

• Utilizes Lean Six Sigma methodology, supporting the design or improvement of business processes

• Assist in performing user acceptance testing (UAT)

• May be responsible for ensuring UAT is fully planned and executed

• Assesses testing progress

• Updates process and procedural documentation

• Completes post deployment analysis

Project Management

• Supports project plans and resources, helping to ensure resources are in the right place at the right time

• Works with stakeholders to gain alignment through implementation and post-implementation stages

• Communicates team progress

• Applies appropriate project management skills and best practices including Lean Six Sigma

• Helps identify risks and issues

Reporting and Metrics

• Status reporting providing periodic project updates, highlighting risks, issues and concerns

• Performs ad-hoc reporting

CSI

• Takes part in cross functional discussions to drive issues, challenges and prioritization efforts

• Updates CSI and Issues logs ensuring the relevant detail is provided

• Develops CSI opportunities for the wider team to review

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Or Equivalent Experience

• Proven years work experience in the configuration, operations and maintenance of optical fiber, Metro Ethernet, SDH/OTN equipment.

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