Safaricom IN OCS Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Operations & Support Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

IN OCS Engineer
Ref: TECH _INOCS_OCT_ 10

Reporting to the Senior Manager IN/VAS Support, the job holder will be responsible for the data Services offered to Safaricom subscribers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure IN / [OCS] & Voice related services continuously perform within or exceed KPI;
• Ensure ability of the network to support specific forms of traffic;
• Resolve faults of all equipment deployed for voice [OCS] services;
• Escalation of faults and follow up with the equipment supplier if required;
• Present all training requirements for current systems and relevant new technologies in line with the Business requirements;
• Participate in the implementation of new projects and / or service enhancements.

Minimum Requirement

• A degree in Telecoms Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or IT from a recognized university;
• 2 years experience in telecommunications environment with IN and or voice related service equipments;
• Must have database Administrative skills especially on Oracle 9i and latter versions;
• Ability to administer and troubleshoot SUN Solaris systems and IBM systems in a multiuser environment;
• Networking skills preferably CCNA qualification;
• Knowledge in various scripting languages especially competence in Unix shell scripting
• Must have good problem solving / analytical skills;
• Have good communication and Interpersonal skills;

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

Deadline for application is 3rd November 2010.

The Senior Manager; Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Email: hr@safaricom.co.ke