Job Opportunity at Safaricom - OSS ENGINEER - NMS- JOBS IN KENYA

The following Vacancy exists in the Access Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical Division of Safaricom . In keeping with Safaricom's current business needs.

OSS ENGINEER - NMS

REF: TECHNICAL_OSSE_NMS_APRIL 10

Reporting to the Senior Manager OSS, the holder of the position will perform maintenance and provide long term support & solutions for the IT equipment and NMS Systems in use by the Operations Department.

Key Responsibilities

* Ensure system and service availability for all the OSS systems and implement cost reduction initiatives based on departmental OPEX;

* Ensure that new installations and configuration changes are implemented to set standards;
* Perform successful on fault clearance within the time period set from arrival on site;
* Conduct quality initiatives, implement, measure, review security system and document;
* Perform frequent proactive fault identification;

Minimum requirements

* University Degree in IT or Engineering;
* At least 2 Years experience on a busy IT environment on databases;
* Technical skills required :UNIX (Advanced), SQL (Advanced), UNIX Scripting (Shell Script programming) and excellent knowledge of IP network;
* OCP or CCNA Certification will be an added advantage;

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 14th April 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

Via E-mail to

hr@safaricom.co.ke