The Network Operation Centre (NOC) is responsible for ensuring the maximum possible service availability and performance of base stations and the internal network Sitting within the NOC,.
The network team is responsible for managing and interacting frequently with Technical Support, Managed Support, Service Provisioning and Sales teams and communicate ideas and information to people from a non-technical background.
We also work very closely with the Design and Engineering teams and as such need to have a good all-round understanding of networks and systems. Importantly, Develop a solid understanding of products and processes, join our call-out rota providing 24x7 support as well as covering both planned and unplanned out-of-hours work as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure stable and reliable network services (e.g. access points, service networks, and core network).
Day-to-day network performance monitoring.
Network troubleshooting and fault analysis; hardware troubleshooting and repair.
Resolution of trouble tickets and response; carrier interface and escalations.
Deployment and maintenance of network monitoring, analysis, and reporting tools.
Application of configuration changes via our change control systems and processes.
Installation of network hardware and software.
Participate in a 24x7 call-out rota.
Monitor base station access points and routers
Build base stations
Liaise with support/customer service teams concerning customer complaints and resolution
Carry out preventive maintenance to ensure uptime is maintained and corrective maintenance
Perform network equipment upgrade, installation, and configuration
Provide active network surveillance, maintenance, and fault management to ensure optimum uptime, network stability, and security
Create and follow up on trouble tickets about network issues until resolution
Collate technical documentation and reports on network changes, events, and configurations
Ensure that the base stations have 99% uptime by Target SLAS
Qualifications
Second class upper (2.1) or upper credit
University degree or HND in engineering, computer science, information technology, or any other related discipline.
An added advantage to have certifications, such as Networking, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)