Main Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to provide system performance monitoring for MTN’s Circuit Switched Core Systems.

Main Job Functions:
• Setup, collect and analyze network statistics (such as processor load, call/transcoder/route/C7/HSL congestion, erlang utilization, MHT, BHCA, route availability,etc.) for core network switch equipment (such as MSC, BSC, MGW, MSC-S/SVC, CGSN, HLR, HSS, STP, IMS) as may be needed.
• Review weekly, monthly and annual Core Network Node performance reports that capture the gist of the statistics mentioned in (1), above for Planning purposes.
• Monitor Core Network traffic and recommend CS Core capacity adjustments to meet traffic requirements through (i) raising work orders to the Operations Department (ii) Network Status Reports
• Forecast Core Network capacity requirements to meet growing network traffic demands and subscriber projections as per the MTN business plan.
• Ensure timely development of Project specifications for all new Core Network Platforms and services for submission to the Capital Projects Department for Implementation.
• Monitor Core Network Nodes Licenses so that timely license upgrades may be carried out without exceeding capacity limitations.
• Participate in/Lead design for all new Core Network Platforms and Services.
• Act as the technical Lead for Core Network Planning projects assigned
• Update and Keep a record of all hardware and software versions for all Core Network equipment.

Carry out research on new CS Core platforms and software releases that can be used to improve services on the MTN Network.
• Recommend appropriate CS Core Network resilience and redundancy plans.
• Participate, in conjunction with the Capital Projects Department, in hand over of all completed Core Network developments to Network operations.
• Perform any other duties, as may be required from time to time.

Education
• BSc Electrical Engineering / BSc Telecommunications Engineering/Electronics Engineering
• Masters or Post Graduate diploma is an added advantage

Work Experience
• One year hands-on experience in Telecommunications CS core systems planning and monitoring (including Mobile switches – HLR, MSC, HSS Media Gateways, IMS, SVC etc.)
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office packages- Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects

Attributes and Skills Necessary Skills:
• Proficiency in the use of Windows and productivity packages (MS Office) – Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects
• Individual should be innovative, results-oriented and able to work long hours under pressure
• Willing to learn and unlearn concepts in CS Core systems

Behavior Attributes
• Innovative
• Team player
• Good analytical skills
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills