Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Packet Core Network Engineer 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 – Packet Core. Network
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, South West Region, Nigeria
- Reports To: Manager – Packet Data Services
- Division: Network
Job Title: Engineer – Packet Core. Network
Mission:
- To provide high availability of the MTN Nigeria Packet Data Network through effective operation, proactive and reactive maintenance of the Packet Core and network service infrastructure to achieve strategic business objectives.
- Description:
- Analyze and provide information on bandwidth usage, user application/experience and critical upgrades on the Mobile Data Network.
- Monitor adherence to processes and procedures to ensure conformance to best practices, thereby identifying opportunities for improvements.
- Coordinate the implementation of Mobile Data Network planning functions to achieve the quality and key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as marketing and sales targets defined by the business
- Coordinate vendor-related emergency maintenance on Mobile Data Network.
- Oversee constant tracking, monitoring and resolving of faults on the Mobile/Fixed Data Network.
- Oversee proper implementation of change requests and planned work.
- Manage network performance, bandwidth usage and configuration, ensuring conformance with set KPIs.
- Understand the telecommunication industry local trends and developments, thereby assessing the impact on MTN’s current and future business.
- Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports, providing monthly and quarterly progress updates on Mobile Data projects.
- Ensure value is created from Customer engagement & Operations:
- Support relevant units to develop the required contractual documents for Mobile Data projects, ensuring Mobile Data projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed plan and strategy.
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Requirements for the Position of Packet Core Network Engineer at MTN Nigeria
Education:
- First degree in Electrical/ Electronics or Computer Engineering
- UNIX Certification
- Ericsson Certification/Training
- Fluent in English
Experience:
- 3 -7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
- Experience in Ericsson Evolved Packet Core/Switched and MPBN Networks; Protocols, Devices and Certifications
- Experience in a GSM environment preferably in a high-level support role in the Core Network.
- Experience in support of a multi-vendor Mobile Data Network and Enterprise environment.
- Experience in WAP Gateways (MSP), DNSes, Radius (AAA), PCRF (SAPC), HSS Service Nodes.
- Experience working on complex, commercially sensitive Mobile Data Network projects (e.g. technology evaluations/integration, due diligence, etc)
- Experience in UNIX/Linux Systems, SGSN/MME, GGSN/EPG/PGW/SGW, DPI/SACC, Standards and Technologies
Deadline
24th December, 2025
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