Specialist Optical Transport Planning - Islamabad

What is Specialist Optical Transport Planning?The role reports directly to the Manager Optical Fiber Infrastructure & Capacity Management.What does Specialist Optical Transport Planning do?Develop comprehensive transport network designs using optical fiber technology.Conduct capacity planning and optimization for new and existing network infrastructures.Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and equipment for network expansion and enhancement.Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions in network planning and operations.Detailed understanding of 2G/3G/4G network architecture and transport network technologies.Optical fiber network planning & optimization, topology planning, evaluation, and deployment tracking.Understanding of fiber network design processes from input and requirements gathering to final design provisioning.Understanding of Fiber To The Site (FTTS) OSP and ISP design and planning for enhancing FTTS footprint.Developing and maintaining network fiber databases including GIS databases.Understanding new requirements such as feasibilities and solutions from all stakeholders such as B2B functions.Understanding the budgeting process to generate business plans across fiber and optical network.Fiber health KPI analysis leading to optimization and improvement strategies and initiatives.Optical nodes planning & optimization for backbone & access network; Huawei products is a plus.WDM (Backbone Optical) OTN network planning & optimization.Planning for expansion required on the optical layer for 2G, 3G & 4G rollout.Planning for expansion required for corporate customers on the optical layer.Understanding of synchronization requirements for telecom networks.Preparation and running of RFQ and generating analysis for the same.Optical network KPIs monitoring & reporting.Budgeting & business planning of optical transport network.Leased media feasibility evaluations & planning for solutions to meet requirements.Coordination, execution and support for new projects.Ensuring network KPIs are above set thresholds.Interdepartmental coordination (operation, marketing, finance, and NOC).Understanding of IP-based Layer 3 network and solutions applicable to telecom networks.RequirementsExperience and Educational Requirements:3+ years in optical planning domain & BE Electrical/Telecom.Soft Skills and Technical Skills Required:Experienced with GIS tools (Google Earth, Mapinfo).MS Office.Good communication skills.Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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