Team Leader - Transmission Access Planning LSW at MTN
Job Description
Reports To: Manager - Transmission Access Planning
Division: Network
Mission:
Oversee planning, designing, and optimization of transmission, optical transport networks (Microwave & Fiber links) and manage capacity (architecture & topology) for the access network segment within the assigned region.
The position will lead a team of Transmission Access Planning Engineers responsible for planning transmission technology, topology, and infrastructure.
Description:
Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using the Pathloss planning tool.
Oversee planning and design of fiber infrastructure routes and connectivity using Google Earth and AutoCAD planning tools.
Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation nodes.
Ensure detailed synchronization plans for last-mile links/sites are issued.
Ensure IP networking plans and LLD are released optimally.
Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN microwave frequency channels and IP-compatible nodes.
Provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
Ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Ensure links and nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance perspectives.
Optimize and manage transmission capacity end-to-end across the access network.
Oversee topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
Develop work authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
Resolve transmission failures and problems attributable to planning.
Ensure availability of updated information on the live and planned transmission networks.
Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business).
Conduct LOS survey and TSS for new and existing BTS sites and enterprise client locations within the assigned region.
Prepare and compile weekly performance reports on the access network to support capacity planning and forecasting.
Oversee planning, development, and evolution of access network elements and infrastructure.
Ensure compilation, analysis, and presentation of trend reports on access transmission network capacity, utilization, and availability, as well as mitigation action plans for any identified performance issues.
Ensure all new node and service implementation work undertaken by vendors meets MTN Nigeria’s specifications and standards.
Education:
First degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Fluent in English.
Experience:
3 - 7 years of experience in an area of specialization, with experience working with a team.
Experience working in a medium-sized organization.
Experience in electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies, and fiber optic transmission networks.
Experience in connectivity, route planning, IP planning technologies, topology, and logical networks.
Deep knowledge of IP technologies and techniques, including BGP, IGP, L2VPN, L3VPN, and ISIS.
Experience working in a multi-vendor transmission network environment (e.g., Ericsson, Aviat, Huawei, Cambridge Networks, Intracom, Redline).
Advanced knowledge and application of transmission technology evolution, including IPRAN, Converged Transport Network, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, and Carrier Ethernet.
In-depth understanding of transmission network topology planning, route planning, network connectivity, capacity, and infrastructure planning.