MTN Nigeria Career Opportunities for Datacoms Services Manager

Company

With over 57 million subscribers and more than $16 billion invested so far in the economy, MTN is the largest provider of mobile network access and ICT solutions in Nigeria, connecting whole communities with each other and with the rest of the world.

Since our entry into the market in 2001, MTN has become an intrinsic part of Nigerian social and economic life, offering a wide range of products and services which act as a catalyst for fiscal and human development.

Our leadership position in the area of network coverage, expansion and state of the art infrastructure remains constant. Today, MTN provides network coverage to over 3,775 cities, towns and villages nationwide.

Through our Foundation, MTN has also invested N18 billion in carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility projects in 550 locations in all 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT.

MTN Nigeria subsists on the core brand values of the MTN Group – Leadership, Integrity, Relationship, Innovation and a Can do attitude. We also offer a unique Employee Value Proposition centred around the following five pillars:

– Brand Strength
– Leadership Brand,
– Investing in our Talent,
– A Globally Diverse Culture
– Total Reward and Recognition.

As we progress with our operations, MTN embraces a win-win ideology that will ultimately stimulate economic development and a vibrant, stable society.

Job Title Datacoms Services Manager

Job Description

To Manage The Data & Corporate Voice Network And Perform Network Integration And Configuration.

• Interface With IP Systems Planning To Review New And Existing Projects.

• Interface With TX Edge In Reviewing IP/Cross Connect Projects.

• Formulate And Actively Contribute To The Data And Corporate Voice Network Strategies, In Line With The MTNN Set Standard.

• Review And Provide Input To DCN Integration Plans For Smooth Running Of Network Operations.

• Coordinate The Implementation Of Voice And Data Network Requirements.

• Monitor And Maintain The Performance Of The Department And Ensure Key Deliverables Such As, MTTR, Availability Of Data And Voice Network, Are Met.

• Coordinate Day –To-Day Support For MTN Data And Corporate Voice Network And Resolve Network Related Faults.

• Guarantee Accurate And Timely Delivery Of Project As Well As Network Health And Security.

• Review The Performance Of Individual Team Members And Complete Appraisals In Accordance With The Employee Performance Appraisal Procedures And Time Schedules.

• Identify Training Requirements Of Team Members, Develop Program To Address Knowledge Gaps And To Enrich Knowledge Repository Within The Department.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN Working Conditions

• May Be Required To Work Extended Hours 

• Dynamic, Exciting And Challenging Group

Experience & Training • A First Degree Or Equivalent In Computer Science Or Computer Engineering Or A Related Discipline

• Professional IT Qualification MCSE, CCNP Is Required.

• Minimum Of 6 Years Work Experience With At Least 3 Years In An Enterprise Support Environment With Experience In LAN / WAN, Routers, Switches 

• PBX Experience (Ericsson MD110 & BP250)

• Cisco Specialization (Voice Or Security)

• Previous Experience In Telecommunications In A Team Leadership Role Will Be An Added Advantage

Training:

• Network Management.

Minimum Qualification

BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech Or HND

• Deeadline: : 4th August, 2016