Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Transmission Core Planning 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 – Transmission Core Planning. Network NG
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Ikoyi, Lagos, South West Region, Nigeria
- Reports To: Manager – Core Transmission Services
- Division: Network
Job Title: Engineer – Transmission Core Planning. Network NG
Mission:
- Planning and Design of cost effective, reliable, scalable and future proof Core Transmission and Synchronization network solutions in support of MTN Nigeria’s service offerings. These shall be in alignment with MTN’s quest to uphold industry best practices and the highest global quality standards.
Description:
- Plan and design core transmission network capacity for mobile traffic backhaul
- Plan and design network protection and redundancy
- Monitor capacity utilization and provide adequate solution in place of congestion
- Provide detailed network diagram depicting the status of the core transmission network
- Plan IP synchronization for the MTN Network
- Design connectivity solutions using varied facilities and platforms.
- Provide technical support to all other departments regarding network planning, rollout and general transmission core related problems.
- Adhere to processes and procedures to ensure conformity with industry best practices and the highest global quality standards.
- Support in technology evaluation and all prevailing innovation initiatives.
- Keep an accurate and reliable database of current and planned transmission solution deployments.
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Requirements for the position of Transmission Core Planning Engineer at MTN Nigeria
Education:
- A first Degree BSc/HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
- Fluent in English
Experience:
- 3-7 years’ experience which includes:
- Electrical radio engineering, network topology design and fibre optic transmission networks
- Experience in Transmission nodes, capacity dimensioning and service planning and integration.
- Experience in connectivity, route planning, node and route protection (ERP, APS, LAG, MSP, SNCP etc)
- Experience in the various transmission technologies such as SDH, OTN, DWDM, Carrier Ethernet etc.
- Experience in IP/MPLS solution deployments
Deadline
5th November, 2025
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