Data Center and Campus Network Planning Engineer ( Internal/External) Full Time NEW

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Planning, design, implementation, optimization, and support of Datacenter & Campus Network.

• Compilation of Datacenter & Campus Networks topologies, network diagrams, schematics, and floor layout plans  

• Plan and oversee resources to conduct surveys and implementation plans that ensures timely implementation as per the project timelines.

• Planning, implementation, and support of Datacenter Network infrastructure security tools to enforce security policies. 

• Budget estimation to meet business requirements CAPEX budget justifications.  

• Review of BOQs against the designs for the Datacenter and Campus Networks solutions 

• Monitoring capacity threshold to ensure proactive upgrades are done to meet  growing needs.  

• Reliability of planned design to achieve accurate, timely and economical delivery.

• Implementation of solutions to ensure rollout follows the design and meets both the business and engineering specifications. 

• Definition of network KPIs, SLAs and acceptance procedures for new services and management of service transition to Support teams 

• Ensuring (overall ownership) of accurate, up-to date database documentation on Datacenter and Campus Networks planning, design, implementation, and capacity planning,  

• Keeping accurate current infrastructure database for static and dynamic capacities 

• Adhere to the existing processes in workflow management. 

• Scheduled periodical audit function of on-ground data against database. 

• Process review and recommendation on process improvement 

• Learn/research on new technologies/practices in the Datacenter and Campus Networks domain. 

• Evaluate reliability and cost effectiveness of trials introduced in the network and their ability to keep up with emerging technologies. 

• Running of trials/POCs and subsequent recommendations for approval 

• Development of design principles to guide future deployment. 

• Task scheduling and objective settings for self
• Managing Datacenter & Campus Networks resources
• Making Critical planning, design, and optimization decisions
• Be available/on standby 24/7 to resolve any Data Center and Campus network
• issues/escalations including after-business hours and weekends

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Degree in Information Systems and Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, IT Computer Science or a closely related numerate discipline.
• Above 3 years’ experience in a busy I.T or Telecommunications environment –Involved in Strategy Modeling, Planning, Design, Implementation, Optimization and Support of Datacenter and Campus Networks environment.
• In-depth understanding of Arista Datacenter Networks environments is an added advantage.
• Router, Switches and NG firewall configuration and troubleshooting skills (Cisco, FortiGate, Checkpoint and Huawei)
• Load balancer configuration and troubleshooting skills (F5, Radware and Citrix)
• Mastery of IPsec Configuration and Troubleshooting Skills
• Network design and implementation experience, including working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP/IP Protocols, LAN, and WAN configurations.
• Knowledge in Telephony systems for Voice and Video Communications.
• CCNA or HCNA Network Certifications in any line (RS, Security, Wireless, Voice) is desirable