Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Broadband System Planning Engineers at MTN Nigeria.
About MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC offers wireless telecommunication services, including roaming, Internet, bills payment, device financing, and SIM registration. Serving customers in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria is focused on “Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress” as its Ambition 2025. This ambition aims at accelerated growth and faster deleveraging, positioning MTN for greater relevance by 2025. MTN has established strong core operations with the largest fixed and mobile network in Africa, a large registered customer base, extensive registration and distribution networks, and a formidable brand presence in its markets.
Summary
- Company: MTN Nigeria
- Job Title: Engineer – Broadband System Planning. Network NG
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Ikoyi, Lagos, South West Region, Nigeria
- Reports To: Manager – Broadband Systems
- Division: Network
Job Title: Engineer – Broadband System Planning. Network NG
Mission:
- To achieve the deliverables of the Broadband Systems Planning unit.
- To Plan, Design and Optimize the PS Core network & IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platforms, to achieve a cost effective and optimal PS Core & IMS network design and performance, and a timely deployment of quality mobile data products and IP Multimedia solutions in line with the business strategic objectives.
- Champion PS Core & IMS network evolution strategies as it relates to short to medium term technology decisions in line with the overall business strategic objectives.
Description:
- Lead the design and dimensioning of the PS Core and IMS network as well as new Mobile data/multimedia solutions to support the marketing product.
- Supervise the planning and design of the PS Core and IMS network architecture to optimally serve the network growth in terms of traffic, subscribers and capacity.
- Supervise the definition of an optimal network topology for the Mobile Data/Multimedia platforms (e.g. SGSN-MME, SGW, GGSN/PGW, PCRF/SAPC, ADC, DNS, P-/I-/S-CSCF, MTAS, WAP Gateway, etc.) for deployment of Mobile Data/ Multimedia solutions to give MTNN a competitive advantage.
- Supervise the design and plan the evolution of Data/Multimedia solutions, such as Broadband, Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, VoLTE, VoWi-FI, etc.
- Take the lead in improving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the PS Core/IP Multimedia Subsystems network by analyzing network data, troubleshooting issues (Root Cause Analysis – RCA), and implementing improvements (Parameter Tuning) across the Packet-Switched (PS), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as well as Circuit-Switched (CS) domains.
- Supervise and execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the Mobile Data/multimedia network elements, features, protocols.
- Coordinate and conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate models and proffer solution if necessary, within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment.
- Coordinate and conduct technical feasibility studies and impact analysis for new Mobile Data/Multimedia products and produce feasibility report.
- Oversee the meeting with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative Mobile Data/Multimedia solutions.
- Ensure maintenance of defined network modeling and traffic analysis tools for proper traffic trending and analysis within the Mobile Data/Multimedia environment
- Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedure and time schedules.
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Requirements for the position of Broadband System Planning Engineers at MTN Nigeria
Education:
- A first Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering or any relevant science courses.
- Fluent in English
Experience:
- 3 – 7 years’ experience in an area of specialization.
- Experience with Wi-Fi, GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE & 5G & IMS Networks.
- Technical experience in design and optimizing PS Core Network nodes such SGSN, GGSN, PCRF, Evolved Packet Core (EPC – MME, SGW, PGW), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and other Mobile data platforms.
- Vast Knowledge of signaling systems, protocols and interfaces SS7, SIGTRAN IP, MAP, WAP, XML, HTTP, Diameter, GTP etc.
- Experience on Policy Control and Charging Functions in the mobile data/IP Multimedia domain around Gy, Gx, Rx, Ro, Cx, Sy, Sh, Gz interfaces
- IP knowledge.
- Experience in cloud systems and technologies.
- Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools.
- Experience analyzing Network traces
Deadline
15th September, 2025
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