Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for Airtel Nigeria Recruitment 2026 for Nigerians.
About Airtel Nigeria
Airtel Networks Limited, known as Airtel Nigeria, is a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in Lagos. It is a leading mobile network operator in Nigeria with a vision to be the most loved brand in Nigerians’ lives. Airtel Nigeria offers high-quality voice, data, and value-added services, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and strategic partnerships. Its wide-ranging services cater to diverse segments, promoting connectivity, information access, and economic growth. Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to superior telecommunications has established it as a significant player in Nigeria’s communication landscape.
Summary
- Company: Airtel Nigeria
- Job Opening: 4 Positions
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/Msc
- Locations: Nigeria
Job Opening: 4 Positions
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Airtel Nigeria Job Vacancies
1. Contact Center Job at Airtel Nigeria
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2. Product Sales Specialist at Airtel Nigeria
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3. Business Manager at Airtel Nigeria
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4. Job Title: MPBN Engineer
About the Role
- The role is expected to serve as the representative for business, technical, and functional requirements relating to IP Packet Backbone solutions that support both Mobile and Enterprise services. This role is responsible for defining the optimal IP core network topology to meet premium Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and align with industry-standard architectures for next-generation IP networks.
- The role will evaluate network designs and establish integrated planning and implementation criteria, guidelines, and standards in collaboration with relevant partners to support capacity management and dimensioning of the IP core network. Additionally, the role will assess and oversee the delivery of IP projects against defined SLAs while identifying the most efficient approaches for implementing new functional requirements across the Mobile Network, including but not limited to voice, data, and other value-added services.
Responsibilities
MPBN Core Planning and Architecture
- Analyze business requirements and processes before converting ideas into a solution design; where required, research into new technology and development in Telecommunication industry with regards to IP packet backbone and Data services.
- Liaise with partner teams, Airtel HQ and other departments to ensure seamless IP packet backbone solutions
- Manage architecture, implementation, and deployment of key networks systems through the full delivery life cycle from initial design to full operational handover.
- Ensure that all IP backbone and edge devices are functioning as per the business and network requirements.
- Provide pathway towards establishing a seamless backbone network leveraging MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6 and SDN
- Handshake with IPRAN, Transmission and Enterprise Networks in establishing end-to-end transport solutions.
- Manage the expansion, upgrade and design of switch fabric Network (Leaf & Spine based) solutions from central controllers
Detailed and Effective Documentation
- Ensure that project-related documentation reflects a fit-for-purpose design and complies with the contractual vendor requirements.
- On concept of solutions proffered and prior to implementation, documentation in the form of SD, HLD and LLD designs should be prepared to include technical functionality, platform design and platform integration with relevant network elements.
- Update all IP Core documentation and topology to reflect running solution.
- Manage IP Network addressing and allocation for entire network including Access (IPRAN)
Capacity planning & Optimization
- Perform adequate dimensioning of all IP nodes, interfaces – in accordance with network growth and projections.
- Handshake with transmission on Submarine/fiber capacity required to support projected MPBN core and Edge interface capacity.
- Optimize existing solutions where necessary to improve capacity utilization, enhance user experience and save network resources.
- Ensure planning is actual, with very minimal or no inventory left over in ordered equipment for capacity expansion/upgrade
Expand & Evolve Core Network
- Translate business requirements into IP Backbone requirements.
- Responsible for planning all expansion of nodes well in primary area of responsibility.
- Plan evolution of IP backbone to best industry practices.
Employee Engagement
- Hold necessary Kick off meetings with stakeholders where/when required.
- Always maintain high Team Harmony and Engagement with both internal and external teams and stakeholders.
- Manage delivery of internal projects relating to IP Backbone from solution to go-live
- Advise other stakeholder networks on best connection practices to the backbone network
Vendor/Partner Management
- Ensure that partners deliver projects with quality, speed and with zero to minimal impact on network services.
- Manage assigned Projects from ordering to delivery; Hold kick-off and recurrent governance meetings with Vendors to ensure full control and smooth delivery
New Initiatives
- Explore new initiatives which meet business requirements by developing and delivering innovative solutions to support business growth.
- Technology assessments and POC trials (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and verification of solutions before roll-out.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
- First degree in Electronic Engineering /Computer Science or related field
- Masters degree is an added advantage
Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills
- Minimum of 8years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator
- Multivendor experience – HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT will be an advantage.
- Detailed understanding of IP Routing and switching
- SDN and Automation experience in IP Core will be an added advantage.
- Good project management Skills
- Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators
- Minimum of 6-8years working experience in large Mobile/ISP Network Operator
- Multivendor experience – HUAWEI, CISCO, JUNIPER, ALCATEL LUCENT will be an advantage.
- Detailed understanding of IP Routing and switching
- SDN and Automation experience in IP Core will be an added advantage.
- Good project management Skills
- Experience in measuring, analyzing and interpreting IP Networks Key performance indicators
Other requirements
- Personal Integrity and good interpersonal relationship
- Personal tenacity to succeed.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Highly organized and good at implementation
- Time management skills with commitment to project timelines.
- Self-motivational skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Innovative and Entrepreneurial in managing challenging situations
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