Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Specialist: Wireless Engineer
• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Wireless networks is perfected, supported, and all reported issues dealt with in accordance with regulatory requirements. The Wireless Engineer is a key resource for local and group projects and managing the cooperation with other internal teams, departments, and vendors.

2 Responsibilities
2.1 Network Performance & Reporting
• Ensure wireless access and core network performance data is being analyzed from all access network nodes using relevant tools on Wireless platforms.
• Resolve all Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core problems and perfect the entire network. Escalate complex problems to Group Engineering and Network Architecture teams and/or Vendors.
• Recommends corrective action on Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core problems network problems.
• Analyze traffic forecasts based on trend analysis of the extracted data and make informed planning initiatives.
• Supply Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core input to week management report
• Ensure all Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core network elements availability and performance within Group operation standards

2.2 Internal Processes
• Perform Risk analysis on all related Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core projects works and produce mitigation measures
• Coordinates and monitors adherence to set and agreed KPIs for Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core projects and take corrective action where necessary.
• Backup of network configurations for all active Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core network elements.
• Securing Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core by setting up and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
• Maintain and troubleshoot the Linux/Windows Network Management Systems (Huawei U2000, WTTX, Ruckus vSCG) and propose new solution if needed.
• Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within the IP Core and MPLS-over-LTE solution.

2.3 Research And Development
• Implement pilot testing for all innovative technologies and services as recommended by Group Engineering and Network Architecture Teams.
• Implement changes to automation processes and procedures for all Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core.
• Optimizes the wireless network, through remote / soft / parameter optimization to load balance, optimize coverage and improve throughputs.

2.4 Project Implementation
• Ensure all routine maintenance works are done on relevant all Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core network elements.
• Ensure that all projects are implemented as per scope within budget and time paying attention to quality.
• Develop network MOPs, project plans, task lists, procedures, and network diagram documentation necessary for the successful deployment.
• Present design input, implement hardware changes and upgrade, and supply extensive technical support and documentation for Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core network.

3 Customer Experience Management
• Make recommendations to improve the Customer experience (latency, packet drop, Internet issues) related to the Wireless access.
• Ensures Wireless access (IP RAN, Wi-Fi, P2P/P2M Radios) & PS Core /Wi-Fi Core related tickets are resolved and documented within the Regulatory Timelines.
• Follows up and resolves customer complaints issues and giving recommendations to avoid recurrence on IP Core faults. Ensure Field and NoC Technicians are trained for first-line and second-line Wireless Access support and basic troubleshooting.

4 Requirements
• Minimum of Five (5) years of working experience in Wireless (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G or proprietary).
• Minimum Degree in Telecommunication/Computer Science/Electronic Engineering
• A working knowledge in CCNP or JNCIS (Service Provider or Routing & Switching network routing/switching and transport technologies (IP, ethernet, etc.)
• Experience working with open-source NMS and Network configuration tools: SolarWinds, Cacti, SNMPc, U2000.
• Vendor Training in either IP RAN, PS Core, WIFI and Radio access technologies.
• EIZ registration
• Possess skill in any of the following network elements: RAN, PS Core and Wireless Technologies such as Wi-Fi, Microwave & Wireless Technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to present complex situations
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems to achieve the correct outcomes

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the roles highlighted above. Kindly follow the link and complete the form here.
• https://forms.office.com/e/V2twVuKsxR 
• Please forward your Application and CV to recruitment.zambia@liquidtelecom.com , clearly indicating the title of the Job applied for, in the subject.
• Closing date for all applications is Friday the 8th March 2024.

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