Safaricom OSS Engineer _NMS Job Vacancy 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:
 OSS Engineer _NMS
 Ref: TECHNICAL_OSSENMS_JULY_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 Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) in use by Technical Division.
 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; SQL (Advanced), UNIX Scripting (Shell Script programming) and excellent knowledge of IP network;
  • CCNA/CCNP/CCDA/MSCE/OCP desired;
  • Certification and knowledge of UNIX based systems (e.g. HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Linux);
  • SUN Hardware 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 23rd July 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke