Description:
Cell C is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Senior IP Transport Specialist to join our team. To plan the national IP MPLS & Mobile Backhaul and international Transport networking systems within Cell C. Ensure the evolution of all IP MPLS and MBT/CTN IP/MPLS network systems through the management of best practice system planning and design. *Main Responsibilities**Planning and performance - Nationally* * High Level design IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network * Low Level design for IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network. * IP/MPLS and Mobile Backhaul capacity planning requirements * Plan and test redundancy and diversity of IP MPLS & Mobile Backhaul and international Transport networks. * Measure IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network quality and performance and develop performance indicators * Maintain IP MPLS & MBT and international Transport network capacity and performance within network KPI’s * Provide regular capacity forecasts and strategic network master plans * Introduce new IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport features or parameters into the network * Maintain grade of service within network KPI’s * Plan the hand over to the operations department for implementation * Ensure the constant optimisation of the Infrastructure. * Ensure best practise planning methodologies are used for optimal network design. * Notify senior management in advance of “end of life equipment” and necessary steps to safeguard operations. *Technology Evaluation* * Ensure regular technology evaluations and pilots where appropriate. * Research new technology and trends within IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport Networks * Ensure knowledge transfer to the operations sections. * Define the engineering requirements for the new elements that will be added to the existing IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport Network. * Devise the planning strategy for the evolution of the IP MPLS & MBT/CTN and international Transport network * Strategically identify and recommend the procurement of new and or upgraded technology to support the organizational network strategy * Assist the RFP department with the Evaluation of the cost implications of the new technology elements. * Plan the technology trials and ensure the correct usage of the technology to evaluate the outcome of such trials. * Investigate, evaluate and request the procurement of tools for supporting any IP MPLS & MBT/CTN Transport planning initiatives. * Plan ROI of all new IP MPLS & MBT/CTN Transport elements to company standards *Report generation* * Provide reports to the business on the Performance and Quality of the radio network * Report on improvements * Submit information for the Board Report * Compile problems encountered reports * Research and submit special reports when required * Weekly Capacity and utilization reporting * Weekly network health report * Quarterly diversity/redundancy testing * Weekly update on IP MP
15 May 2022;
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gumtree.co.za