Alcatel - Lucent Job Opportunity in Uganda for I.N Engineer

Job Title: I.N Engineer
Company: Alcatel - Lucent -

Vacancy: I.N Engineer
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Our client Alcatel - Lucent is one of the world's largest innovative powerhouse in the communication industry with a strong focus on complete solutions. Alcatel - Lucent wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to support its operations in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform first and second line maintenance on the IN platforms.
Plan, Coordinate and stabilize the SRP,VPN and prepaid services on the OSP platform.
Organize the first line preventive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and customer impact, minimal handling time of customer complaints.
Provide expert knowledge to solve complex problems.
Follow-up and coordinate any escalated problems associated with the network.
Lead and prepare daily operational planning, including technical coaching of operations implementers.
Participate in 24/7 on call service.
Explore the functionality and features of the equipment and the network management applications, in order to continuously improve network supervision.
Analyze maintenance results, perform root cause analysis and implement improvements procedures to resolve equipment or quality problems more efficiently.
Systematic analysis of network performances for anomalies detection.
Assure the definition and implementation of key tools, systems and processes for the management and monitoring of the IN platform and services.
Prepare daily reports on performance and technical key performance indicators.


Necessary Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Telecoms Engineering or other related disciplines.
Working experience with GSM/3G cellular operator/ vendors.
Atleast 2 years experience in an MSC environment.
Proficient in operating Alcatel IN platform (OSP 2.3 OSP 2.4 and higher series)
Strong IP skills, Routing Protocols and MPLS.
Proficient in telecom charging and billing platforms
Proficient in Solaris, HP Unix and Linux Systems Administration

Desirable Skills:

Certifications like CCNP, CCIP, JNCIS and JNCIP.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers to;

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

If applying online, please send an email to alcateljobs@nftconsult.com. ( In the Subject line please indicate the position you are applying for i.e "I.N Engineer")

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online

deadline: 2011-05-31