The Core Network Operations a department within the Technical Division is responsible for Core Network Maintenance, Core IP Networks (GPRS) Maintenance, Intelligent Network and VAS Maintenance. The Department is looking to fill the following vacancy within the team;
MESSAGING SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
REF:CNO-MSTSE-OCT08
Reporting to the Messaging Systems Technical Support Team leader this person will be responsible for the data Services offered to Safaricom subscribers.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure IN and dependent messaging services systems continuously perform within or exceed KPI;
- Ensure ability of the network to support specific forms of traffic;
- Resolve faults of all equipment deployed for messaging services
- Escalation of faults and follow up with the equipment supplier if required;
- Present all training requirements for current systems and relevant new technologies in line with the Business requirements;
- Participate in the implementation of new projects and / or service enhancements.
Minimum Requirements
- A degree in Telecoms Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or IT from a recognized university;
- 2 - 3 years experience in telecommunications environment with messaging (voice and data) equipments;
- CCNA certified;
- Must have database Administrative skills especially on Oracle 9i, Informix, Sybase;
- Ability to administer and troubleshoot SUN Solaris systems in a multiuser environment;
- Advance Knowledge of IP;
- Must have good planning and organization skills;
- Have good communication and Interpersonal skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. Deadline for application is 29th October 2008.
The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi.
Via email:
hr @ safaricom.co.ke
