Engineer - Fixed Solutions Architecture at Safaricom Kenya

Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.

 

Engineer - Fixed Solutions Architecture

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Description

Reporting to the Fixed Solutions Architecture Lead, the position holder will be responsible for crafting the network architecture, planning, implementation & automation of Fixed Solutions infrastructure & services including FTTX and fixed wireless access to provide a cost-efficient, scalable and resilient network that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning of Optical Line Terminals (access network gateways) in consultation with fibre deployment teams to optimize coverage and minimize exposure to physical & logical faults.
  • Install, configure, upgrade & commission service access nodes for FTTX services.
  • Design, plan & implement broadband gateway nodes for Fixed services.
  • Assist support teams with root cause analysis of persistent problems affecting residential Fixed service experience and recommend network optimizations to fix the problems.
  • Design & implement automation journeys for Fixed solutions repetitive tasks and service activation, modification, and de-activation processes.
  • Forecast Fixed services traffic & subscriber trends and plan for capacity, licensing, and optimizations to ensure service availability and resiliency while optimizing costs.
  • Enhance Fixed solutions reporting & analytics capabilities for key network & customer service KPIs.
  • Ensure up to date documentation of all projects implemented.
  • Continuously evaluate and propose relevant emerging network technologies and solutions that improve customer experience or add features, services, and functionality.
  • Carry out trials, proofs of concept & sourcing initiatives for Fixed services infrastructure, solutions, new technologies and services.
  • Carry out regular vendor & supplier engagement on performance, existing and new solution offerings.
  • Work with commercial teams and offer technical expertise on new & existing service offerings to align network design with organizational goals.
  • Work with other technology teams to ensure Fixed Solutions services are well planned, maintained & optimized.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Work Experience of at least 3 years with specialized role in a busy telecommunications / Service provider environment –Involved in network planning, automation or support, implementation & commissioning.
  • Knowledge of Passive Optical Network architecture, design, infrastructure, and operations.
  • End to end broad knowledge of 4G, 5G and (unlicensed) microwave fixed wireless access networks.
  • Experience with designing and implementing networks with good knowledge of switching and routing concepts and protocols.
  • Experience installing and commissioning metro switches, Optical Line Terminals, Multi-Service Access Nodes, access routers and broadband network gateways.
  • Aptitude to understand call flows, do protocol analysis, packet capture and traffic inspection.
  • Familiarity with aspects of network automation (tools, APIs, scripting, Netconf) for purposes of zero touch service provisioning and deployment, data collection and reporting.
  • Capability to handle effective vendor and internal stakeholder management and collaboration.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply

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