Engineer – Service Operations Center (soc)
Safaricom Kenya
Nairobi | Full Time | ICT / Telecommunication
Closing in 5 months ago
Reporting to the Team Manager – SOC Service Operations Center, the position holder will be responsible for Managing all faults across the network. Operational Monitoring & Control with a view of proactive detection of events before they result to incidents. First line fault resolution of faults across the network
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure proper fault detection on all RAN, Transmission, CORE, DATA Fixed/Mobile, VAS, M-PESA and IT Elements
 - Ensure first Line fault Resolution and identification of potential risks and actions taken to mitigate failure
 - Interface with RAN and Transmission Vendors/Managed Service Providers on escalated fault follow up
 - Provide governance in work order Change Management execution process and quality performance after execution to meet intended KPIs
 - Follow fault and incident management processes and carry out continuous follow-ups to deliver the defined KPIs
 - Ensure proper and documented follow-ups are done from start to end of events/incidents
 - Work closely with the Change and Logical Access team to ensure logical access for all key RAN, CORE, VAS, TRANSPORT and DATA tools is done efficiently and effectively
 - Develop, analyze and consume relevant daily/weekly/monthly reports on various key aspects of the SOC section
 - Work in a shift or function within the team
 
Qualifications
- The candidate will holder of a university degree in electrical/electronic from a reputable institution with a bias in telecommunications / Computer Science.
 - CCNA /CCNP or Equivalent certification
 - A minimum of 2 yrs. experience in Telecommunications.
 - Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage multiple assignments.
 - The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results
 - Proficiency in one or More coding languages will be an added advantage
 
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