Specialist - Platform Element Management Systems Engineer at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To support and maintain the network Element Management Systems (EMS) within Operations Support Systems domain, i.e. RAN, CORE and Transmission Technologies. 
• To plan, analyze, design, develop, test, support and maintain the ASOC Platform Technologies to ensure quality data in support of the business requirements and the realization of these into final solution implementation within the ASOC Business Intelligence domain for the management of OSS services. To ensure that information is treated as a strategic asset whereby the integration of data can deliver value and help align business priorities and technology.  Responsible for expanding and optimizing the ASOC Technologies through implementing robust Platform architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection of key metrics for cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead analysis, design and implementation of OSS/EMS solutions to manage changing technology landscape pertaining to Vodacom networks and services, including 5G evolution, NFV, SDN
• Manage future state roadmap on the EMS Technologies.
• Champion the evolution of new technologies such as micro services, system container management and Cloud native services to increase efficiencies in deployment and operations. i.e. 5G evolution, NFV, SDN etc
• Implement security practices in line with the enterprise standards e.g. Strong Security Baselines (SSB) CSB, Patch Management, etc.
• Perform upgrades and patching of EMS Technologies 
• Standardise OSS tools across the supported OpCos, i.e. Vodacom SA, Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique, Lesotho and etc.
• Deploy latest OSS software versions to OpCos
• Swop end-of life software and hardware 
• Remediate security vulnerabilities
• Manage OSS capacity plans to support network growth & features
• Ensure technical compliance with Security, ISO9001, POPI & BCM Policies
• Contribute to the achievement of Vodacom’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to Vodacom’s policies and processes.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• National Diploma or BTech/BSc Degree (NQF 6/7) – Engineering or Information Systems 
• 3-5 years’ experience in OSS, with specific focus on Network technologies and applications, e.g. NetAct, Huawei, Coriant, Nokia SAM, etc (advantageous)

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Leadership style that accommodates both strategic and proven hands-on experience.
• Understanding trending technologies i.e.  micro services, container management, cloud native services, analytics, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
• Develop and implement OSS EMS architectures
• Take ownership in delivering key outputs and meet SLAs.
• Knowledge of technology, both existing and emerging, and its application in the Telco OSS industry.
• Ability to translate strategy to operational outcomes to achieve business value.
• Building collaboration across functions in organisation.
• Ability to be pro-active and implement preventative measures to reduce Incidents.
• Have experience working in an Agile environment, i.e. SAFe Agile Methodology.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies