Safaricom Engineer - Fixed Solutions Architecture Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom Engineer - Fixed Solutions Architecture Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to the Fixed Solutions Architecture Lead, the position holder will be responsible for crafting the network architecture, planning, implementation & automation of Fixed Solutions infrastructure & services including FTTX and fixed wireless access to provide a cost-efficient, scalable and resilient network that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Planning of Optical Line Terminals (access network gateways) in consultation with fibre deployment teams to optimize coverage and minimize exposure to physical & logical faults.

Install, configure, upgrade & commission service access nodes for FTTX services.

Design, plan & implement broadband gateway nodes for Fixed services.

Assist support teams with root cause analysis of persistent problems affecting residential Fixed service experience and recommend network optimizations to fix the problems.

Design & implement automation journeys for Fixed solutions repetitive tasks and service activation, modification, and de-activation processes.

Forecast Fixed services traffic & subscriber trends and plan for capacity, licensing, and optimizations to ensure service availability and resiliency while optimizing costs.

Enhance Fixed solutions reporting & analytics capabilities for key network & customer service KPIs.

Ensure up to date documentation of all projects implemented.

Continuously evaluate and propose relevant emerging network technologies and solutions that improve customer experience or add features, services, and functionality.

Carry out trials, proofs of concept & sourcing

initiatives for Fixed services infrastructure, solutions, new technologies and services.

Carry out regular vendor & supplier engagement on performance, existing and new solution offerings.

Work with commercial teams and offer technical expertise on new & existing service offerings to align network design with organizational goals.

Work with other technology teams to ensure Fixed Solutions services are well planned, maintained & optimized.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Work Experience of at least 3 years with specialized role in a busy telecommunications / Service provider environment –Involved in network planning, automation or support, implementation & commissioning.

Knowledge of Passive Optical Network architecture, design, infrastructure, and operations.

End to end broad knowledge of 4G, 5G and (unlicensed) microwave fixed wireless access networks.

How to Apply

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