Task Complexity:
Strategy Development
- Contribute to the research and assessment of new core network technologies
- Participate in delivering a target architecture with a 3-year time horizon.
Participate in the introduction of core network evolutions to meet marketing requirements and/or improve the efficiency and resilience of the network.
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- Define the optimal network topology for the mobile and fixed core network platforms, connectivity of network elements to meet the promised grade of service.
- Execute prompt provisioning of network capacity as required for all mobile and fixed network elements, features, protocols.
- Plan and design the network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the mobile and fixed core network in terms of traffic, subscribers, and value-added services.
- Optimize the mobile and fixed core network elements to ensure the KPI’s are within acceptable threshold e.g Pload, Signaling and traffic routes.
- Maintain a standardized network numbering and element naming convention.
- Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary.
- Review new solutions design documents, NFV, SDN, IMS design and how it integrates to the existing CS Core network.
- Review existing architecture and advice on optimal design based on identified gaps.
- Conduct knowledge share with the core network planning team on existing and evolving technologies.
Take up specialized task on behalf of the Core Network planning team.
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Planning & Delivery
- Ensure that sufficient network capacity is deployed with a 6-month headroom to cater for the traffic forecast
- Ensure the efficient migration of the legacy circuit switch architecture to the next generation architecture within the relevant constraints
- Perform all related integration, implementation and troubleshooting where applicable
- Detail Product and Service design (route sizes, dimension)
- Develop equipment configurations to be ordered from supplier(s) including cost containment
- Ensure the core network evolves in line with Group Strategy
Participate in Group initiatives/activities in the core network planning, technical bid preparation and procurement.
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Network Optimisation & Performance
- Perform core network audits, optimization and performance monitoring
- Document methodologies, plans, policies and procedures for core network planning
- Record keeping of technical details on network design, implementation plans and capital projects
- Participate in the new product development process
- Track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on division level
- Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level.
Review design and drive optimization changes.
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Communication and co-ordination
- Develop and improve methodologies, procedures and processes
- Provide provision of detailed documentation for build and operations
Be a subject matter expert on core network planning issues by studying global trends and networking with other professionals in this field, and by providing documented recommendations to various internal departments
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