Manager-Carrier and Data Services Operations

Manager-Carrier and Data Services Operations

at Etisalat Nigeria in Abuja
Division: Network Operations

Reports To: Head-Core & VAS Operations

Job Summary:

Ensure effective operation and maintenance of Etisalat Nigeria carrier and data services

Principal Functions:

1. Roaming:

Manage the implementation of SCCP signalling links for new roaming partners via International SCCP carrier

Manage the process of defining roaming network data as per the IR.21

Ensure that signaling and inter-working requirements between PLMNs/ Roaming partners are satisfied

Manage fault resolution

Co-ordinate the monitoring of SCCP link alarm and LU failures

Provide high-level support on roaming and interconnect faults

2. Interconnect:

Manage the supervision of POI related alarms

Responsible for the POI escalation process

Handle the integration of new POIs

Manage the expansion of POI routes and signalling links

Co-ordinate the daily monitoring of traffic patterns on POI Routes/ Links using Statistical tools

Responsible for the delivery of weekly traffic reports

3. Data Services:

Manage the integration and acceptance of new SGSN/GGSN nodes and Services

Manage the resolution of International Roaming Data Challenges

Ensure proper documentation of all Data Services operational documents

Follow up major Data network activities to ensure fault free operation during different project phases

Maintain snag/fault lists and follow up with vendor on clearance

Perform impact analysis of software upgrade for SGSN/GGSN nodes

Co-ordinate and supervise CRs implemented by EOT team on SGSN/GGSN

Analyze performance reports and proactively resolve data network challenges

Manage the implementation of software upgrade; file system upgrade and hardware replacement on Data network.

Specify and review performance measurement counters

Manage Data network audit configuration

Responsible for monitoring of alarms on SGSN/GGSN

Educational Requirements:

First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline

Experience & Skills:

Between five (5) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role

Click to apply on or before 8th May 2012

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