Job Description
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