To ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Core network for delivery of ICT services to internal and external customers, build and manage ICT infrastructure and solutions, provide sound technical knowledge in all aspects of the business in alignment with the overall technological strategy direction of the business.

Salary: P300,000 per Annum

• Maintain Core Network Component Vendors to create CLWR specific Service and Application Roadmap;
• Conduct background in IP / Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking, LAN / WAN and WiMAX network architecture;
• Engage in Core Network Component Price Negotiations;
• Assess L2 / L3 IP test plans, tunnel, QOS and acceptance criteria for network designs;
• Handle proof of concept testing and network design validation in lab;
• Focus on Core Network Planning efforts on new systems implementation within national network;
• Grasp Core Network design, functionality and operation
• Create capacity planning standards and guidelines for network’s continued expansion;
• Support network and space development, system acceptance test criteria and performance applications;
• Handle onsite survey, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of network equipment;
• Extend technical support to customers through remote and on-site troubleshooting;
• Offer technical solutions and hands-on support
• Work in fast paced dynamic environment and under high pressure;
• Ensuring that the technical infrastructure can support the products sold and offered;
• Ensure that all work operationally undertaken is carried out according to specification;
• Manage defect prevention by ensuring effective root cause analysis of failures, thereby facilitating the reduction of repetitive faults;
• Ensure the maintenance of the core network during business hours and after hours;
• Conduct proactive maintenance of core network (24 x 7);
• Ensure that there are processes and contingency plans are in place for disaster recovery, redundancy and automatic failures;
• Implementation of solutions and innovation in line with network architecture;
• Ensure timely communication of all planned work to clients and internal departments;
• Communicate all faults via the correct channels;
• Ensure that Network SLAs are met;
• Assist with the operational establishment and development of new networks;
• Assist in managing project teams during the roll out of complex solutions;
• Plan capacity for the network and order upgrades as required;
• Responsibility towards continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level, providing input and recommendations into ways of fine tuning systems and processes in line with changing work practices;
• Ensure consistency to work standard operating procedures;
• Standby Work required;

• Minimum of 3-year degree/diploma in Network Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications or related
• In addition, minimum of Cisco Professional Certification (CCNP) (Routing & Switching, Service provider) or Juniper Professional Certification (JNCIP) – preferably CCIE or JNCIE
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, Network and ICT Services integration for Corporate customers