Engineer/Core Network Maintenance (Emiratized Role)

Job Description The Engineer/Core Network Maintenance role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our fixed transport network infrastructure. You will be responsible for a range of activities, including traffic management, network maintenance, and site quality assurance. Your expertise will contribute to the overall reliability and performance of our network, ensuring a seamless experience for our customers. Responsibilities - Depending upon the assignment, the jobholder performs all or any of the following provision/ maintenance & fault rectification functions in respectof the assigned Core Network elements- (DWDM/IP-CORE EQUIPMENT/GPON network), ensuring conformance to the prescribed standards and procedures. - Carries out simple and routine provision/maintenance & fault rectification tasks in respect of the assigned Core(OTN /IP CORE Nodes) and Fixed Network elements (GPON), attends to the assigned major/non-routine tasks independently. - Assists in carrying out the prescribed routine tests using different types of test equipment. - Implements the fault rectification procedures of equipment, ensures conformance to the prescribed standards and procedures. - Support maintenance activities including requisitioning, receiving, acceptance testing, mobilization to work site, handling store issue and utilizatio of spares, tools and equipment. - Attends and clears faults reported by NOC teams. Furthermore, informs the major faults to superiors for review. - Assists in locating and clearing Junction F.O Cable Network faults. - Work in shifts and attend assigned duties including call-out/emergencies. - To be able to use craft terminal/test equipment to access & localize faults. - Maintains and updates records in section DB. - Demonstrates initiative in updating knowledge and skills in respect of the new equipment technology introduced to core networks. - Undertakes full responsibility of equipment in his work area based on the scope assigned to him. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Fresh graduate with academic knowledge in telecom network operations and maintenance, including Transport, IP Switching, GPON, and Mobile networks. - Strong knowledge of fixed transport networks, IP-Core, and Access Equipment (GPON) technologies. - Hands-on experience with network maintenance tools and equipment, including testing and troubleshooting. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex network issues. - Good understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching concepts. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. - Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities. - Valid driving license and ability to travel within the assigned zone as required. - Proficiency in relevant software and tools for network management and documentation.