We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy
and Planning Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a
person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Principal Converged Packet Transport Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_CPTSE__JULY _2012Principal Converged Packet Transport Strategy Engineer
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Network Strategy and Architecture - Core, the position holder will primarily be responsible for shaping and driving the Converged Transport Strategy and Architecture aiming at addressing the challenges of building a cost-efficient and survivable packet-optimized transport layer on next generation packet platforms.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Transport Strategy
- Defining
both long term and short term converged packet transport strategy based on
technology progress on optics and packet based networks, industry
experience and economic incentives;
- Performing
technology evolution study, evaluating business case for new transport
products and features, study best practices shared by VTN transport
network strategy team and form inputs for transport network strategy;
- Aligning
transport network strategy with those of the business units, assisting in
business case analysis, conducting technology presentations, assisting on
transport network monetization;
- Based
on validated transport network strategy, submit concept papers, policy
documents, budget estimates, to the specific technology delivery teams
- Participate
in the technology governance process as the key contributor for transport
networks
Transport Architecture
- Develop
transport network target architectures (core and backbone) based on
technology evolution, vendor road maps and business requirements;
- Carry
out technology evolution study on circuit to packet migration and IP
mapping out clearly the architecture transitions
- Analyze
end2end proposed architectures to prepare design input for transport
domain areas (National and International IP/MPLS, transmission, subsea
cables) target architecture;
- Align
transport network architecture with other technology domain areas (Access,
RAN Backhaul) architectures;
- Based
on validated transport network architecture create high level design
guidelines and related dependencies;
Licensing and Costing:
- Preparation
of strategy on costing/licensing models, based on traffic trend
analysis, equipment units costs and capacity plans
- Analysis
of features (service, capacity and quality related) and their costs end to
end and assist in conducting business case
- Assist
in CAPEX reduction initiatives by providing optimized transport
network architectures, well dimensioned hardware and recommended features;
Project Management:
- Organize
meetings with technology delivery teams as a follow up on core transport
strategy implementation
- Organize
quarterly strategy control meetings with delivery teams, business units
and supply chain
Business Continuity Planning:
- Assist
in defining business requirements for Business Continuity Planning in the
transport domain area
- Assist
in translation of BCP objectives for transport into technical
requirements, implementation design and budget estimates
- Assist
in Scheduling, Monitoring and providing feedback as to completeness of BCP
test plans
Supplier Strategy:
- Build
and maintain business relationships with transport network vendors and
suppliers
- Study
and evaluate transport product road maps, services, features,
costing and licensing by engaging vendors and suppliers through meetings
and technology conferences
- Assist
in forming network vendor/supplier strategy
Reporting:
- Prepare
Monthly and Quarterly status report of strategy performance KPIs.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills &
competencies:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science;
- 6+
years of direct Network Engineering/Network Operations experience in a
mobile/fixed transport services network;
- Good
working knowledge of IP and Transmission (optical) systems;
- Good
understanding of Transmission and IP network design principles and design
best practices;
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure with mature and target oriented approach;
- Excellent
documentation, communications and presentation skills with sound
experience in MS office (Excel, Word, Power point, Project, Visio) and
other visual drawing tools;
- CCNP/CCIP
qualification is desirable.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application
letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate
for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Tuesday 31st July, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
