Job Description
Reporting to:
Manager, Network and Service Management
Business Unit
Operations
Who We Are
Telkom connects the people that keep Kenya on the move. It does this by providing integrated telecommunications solutions to individuals, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data, mobile money as well as network services. Powered by its vast Fiber optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale, carrier-to-carrier traffic within the country and the region.
Role Purpose:
Reporting to Manager Network and Service Management, the incumbent will be responsible for executing 24/7 Real-time RAN, VAS,IT, Transmission Network resources /Core operational monitoring & 1st level troubleshooting & intervention escalation. This is a key role in the overall execution of the Technology strategy and will require a keen eye for detail, planning, supervision and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- 24/7 Rota monitoring of GSM, Transmission, Networks elements.
- Perform initial analysis to localize issues and restore if possible (1st corrective maintenance).
- Management of Trouble Tickets (TT) and Fault Escalation to the relevant technical staff and follow up until ticket closure
- Perform Faults management by coordinating support resources; managing technical escalation to ensure faults are rectified within agreed SLAs.
- Notification to keep management and other business units informed during system outages with reference to priority of the fault (Priority Matrix).
- Responsible for informing Management, partners and peers about network performance and service availability and network outages
- Oversees the work of shift teams to ensure that system requirements have been properly implemented and procedures carefully followed.
- Produce reports at the end of the shift (shift handover report) on the network status and sending the same to all intended recipients as per the company laid down structures.
- Facilitate implementation of planned activities as per Change management directives i.e. by ensuring that implementers adhere to the Change management terms and conditions.
- Coordinate the duty shift table for the NOC operations and carefully allocate staff members (NOC technicians and NOC engineers) on different shift duties for ensuring the whole NOC shift works in an efficient and effective manner.
Academic background & Professional Knowledge:
- Bachelors degree in Electronics or Telecommunications
- MS Office
- Registered Graduate Engineer
- A minimum of 3-5years experience as NOC Engineer
Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:
- Knowledge of GSM/3G,4G architecture, core circuit and packet architecture, VAS architecture LAN, WAN, TCPIP
- MS Office proficiency
- Good knowledge of the O&M processes
- Specific knowledge of multiple telecom technologies ( GSM and Fixed network )
- Exhibit familiarity with the use of basic network monitoring tools: Lansupport,, Netnumen, Cacti, I Manager, Huawei U2000
- Keen eye for detail
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability.
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