FIXED NETWORK ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Role Purpose.
The Fixed Network Assurance NMC engineer carries out activities concerning 24 hours operation and maintenance of the IP network at all the company’s sites.
His duties consist of performing the remote monitoring of network quality and performance, and the diagnosis and rectification of problems.
Maintains a high level of knowledge of services provided to Vodafone customers.
Escalates and manages incidents or problems that could affect those services, in a competent, professional and timely manner, sustaining the availability and quality of these services.
Furthermore, as a skilled engineer will act as a single point of contact for Company’s internal technical departments and customer care, Regional NOCs as well as for foreign and domestic operators.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership.
Network supervision and monitoring  Trouble shooting at 1st Level of network entities.
Control of change & configuration management activities  Network Incident and crisis management  Network performance monitor  Network expansions and enhancements  Customer trouble tickets handling and resolving.
Keep record of the occurred Incidents according to local and global governance.
Contribution on the development and operation of Network Management systems Core competencies.
Self-motivation, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; innovative thinking; ability to prioritize tasks and meet schedules under pressure and always embrace and cultivate team culture.
At least two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or Computer Systems (desired).
Must be able to work on 5-2 shift schedule and fulfill ad-hoc shift replacement needs.
Must have technical / professional qualifications.
First degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.
Very good knowledge of English language oral and written.
Nice to have experience in.
IP Networking (Certification such as CCNA, etc.
is preferable).
Fundamental understanding of and hands-on experience with network technologies including, routing/switching, VLANs, etc.
Other BSS system, e.
.
Siebel Programming Languages such as VBA, Shell script, C++, python.
Microsoft Access.
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What's in it for you •   Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package  •   Private Health & Medical Insurance   •   Hybrid way of working.
a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad  •   Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home   •   Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings  •   Vodafone Parental Leave.
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service   •   Spirit of Vodafone Day.
one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development  •   Extra days off.
Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day   •   Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are  •  Office amenities (subject to the office location).
such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking  •  Special employee offers and discounts  #LI-Hybrid #Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa.
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