DATA INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING ENGINEER (x2 positions) – Botswana Telecommunications Corporation

1. DATA INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING ENGINEER (X2)

REPORTS TO: Datacom Planning Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

• Design, plan, implement and optimize the BTC Service Provider Network (MPLS/ Internet Edge, MPBN, NGN, FTTx and Wireless Radios, support Network Operations to meet stakeholder expectations and ensure that BTC network runs effectively and optimally.
• Arrange scheduled upgrades including updating network equipment to the latest firmwarereleases
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Document and manage the installation of a new network, maintaining and upgrading existing systems as necessary

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering. Telecommunications, or related field (ICT).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in the field of Telecommunications Engineering, data networks and planning

LEGAL CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Membership of a professional association will be an added advantage (BIE, IEEE, etc)
• CCNP or equivalent