Engineer- BSS & Access Network

Region:    Nairobi 

Reporting to:    Team Leader- BSS & Access Network

Business Unit:   Technology

Who We Are

Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated 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/connectivity, digital financial services, 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:  

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Base Station Subsystem Network (BSCs and RNCs), Microwave (MW) and MSANs performances, i.e. including CPU and memory usage, Software and radio resources on all technologies

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of configurations on 3G,2G and 4G (New sites Configs.) including Neighbour definitions, synchronization

• Preparation and successful implementation of Technical Specifications, Method of Procedures and Change Requests

• Provision, upgrade and cessation of circuits as per direction from accounts department

• Weekly KPI Reporting on Network Performance not limiting to  Balance Score Card KPIs

• Updates on network documentations, i.e network topology, network inventory, spares inventory

• Service KPIs and network performance management  

• Configuration changes through Network Change Management process  i.e. software upgrade, site re-homing, signaling links,IU interfaces, Abis interfaces, Gb interfaces, traffic distribution…….etc

• Manage faults/incidents through network faults/incident management processes for both network and customer

Academic background & Professional Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• CCNA certification

• 2 years’ experience in the operation & Maintenance of telecommunications networks including: BSS/RAN (Huawei RAN equipment’s much preferred) 

• Layer 2 switches and  Microwave Systems will be an added advantage

Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:
• At least 2 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of telecommunications networks including: Radio Access Network, Enterprise Access Network (Switches) and Microwave System

• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry. 

• Thorough telecommunications network operation and maintenance (mobile and landline) methods and procedures, as well as computer software systems associated with such networks. 

• Extensive knowledge of equipment and software characteristics of various telecommunications networks and their integration capabilities. 

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 30th May 2024 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.