AirtelTigo Recruitment for Head, Data Network

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for AirtelTigo Recruitment for Head, Data Network.

With a subscriber base of 10 million, AirtelTigo is a solid, dynamic and innovative brand, providing a wide range of telecommunications services, including mobile voice, data mobile financial services and business connectivity solutions. Launched in November 2017, from a merger between erstwhile Airtel and Tigo, AirtelTigo is the second largest Mobile Network Operator in Ghana. With its core vision “A better life for our customers”, AirtelTigo transforms lives through sustainable corporate social investment initiatives.

Job Description

• Company: AirtelTigo
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Data Network planning
  • Lead the implementation of a 5 years Data Network [Packet switch, MPBN, EDGE routers, Caching services, IPLC, etc.] strategy and expansion plan in line with an approved network strategy and within performance targets
  • Capacity Planning and dimension for all Data Network nodes [Packet switch, MPBN, EDGE routers, switches, Caching services, IPLC, etc.] in line with agreed capacity management guidelines.
  • Define and implement solutions that align with best practices and future evolution.
  • Ensure network resilience for all Data Network Nodes [Packet switch, MPBN, EDGE routers, switches, Caching services, IPLC, etc.] in line with agreed Network Availability KPIs.
  • Provide a technical center of excellence for all enterprise solutions
  • Provide a technical center of excellence for core and IP transport-related issues
  • Support Commercial teams with the development and management of data products using network insights;
  • Lead the managed service organization to evolve the Data Network to meet developing trends.
• Data Network optimization
  • Own and monitor Key Performance Indicators related to the core network.
  • Ensure efficient usage of the Data Network and interfaces.

Requirements

• A University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or related field;
• Professional certification in CCNA/CCDP/CCNP & PRINCE2/PMP will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant working experience in a similar role;
• Strong Knowledge in data network operations, maintenance and support;
• Must demonstrate in-depth understanding and previous experience in IP solutions and mobile data/fixed broadband internet access;
• Strong technical knowledge in Packet Core, Network virtualization, Software Defined Networks, IP networks dimension, IP Routing, switching and Unix/Linux system management;
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should Click here to apply.