IP Network & Services Planning Specialist
full-time•Accra
About this role
Role Purpose
Responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, capacity planning, and optimization of the IP/MPLS backbone, IP transport and access networks, Gi Firewall, DPI, Security Gateway, BRAS, international transmission, and IP based services. The role ensures that all network designs and implementations adhere to industry standards and best practices while maintaining a reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure. It also guarantees seamless integration across the IP, transport, and service layers to support the growth and performance objectives of both enterprise and mobile networks.
•Escalation point for difficulties in fault resolution and problem solving by operational staff.
•Assures the current and future integrity of the CPN by:
-Defining and implementing solutions that aligns with best practice and future strategy.
-Ensuring internal and external suppliers, partners and customers are aware of best practice and future strategy and adhere to it.
-Review others work (e.g. Solutions Delivery and Operations teams) to ensure they are in line with best practice and future strategy.
•Recommends and drives improvement actions in line with Telecel's continuous improvement techniques.
Core Competencies, Knowledge and Experience
•Design and implement scalable IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS architectures supporting mobile core, enterprise, and broadband services.
•Conduct network capacity forecasting and expansion planning across core routers, aggregation, and edge layers.
•Plan and document IP addressing schemes, routing policies, and QoS configurations.
•Ensure designs adhere to network security, reliability, and redundancy standards.
•Hands-on experience with routers/switches from vendors such as Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, or Juniper.
•Understanding of IP service provisioning platforms (BRAS, CGNAT, DHCP, DNS, AAA).
•Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Must have Technical / Professional Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
•5+ years of experience in IP Network Planning, Design, or Operations in a telecom or ISP environment.
•Strong knowledge of routing/switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, Multicast, IPv6).
•Familiarity with SDN/NFV, automation (Python/Ansible), and cloud networking is an advantage.
Responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, capacity planning, and optimization of the IP/MPLS backbone, IP transport and access networks, Gi Firewall, DPI, Security Gateway, BRAS, international transmission, and IP based services. The role ensures that all network designs and implementations adhere to industry standards and best practices while maintaining a reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure. It also guarantees seamless integration across the IP, transport, and service layers to support the growth and performance objectives of both enterprise and mobile networks.
Requirements
Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership•Escalation point for difficulties in fault resolution and problem solving by operational staff.
•Assures the current and future integrity of the CPN by:
-Defining and implementing solutions that aligns with best practice and future strategy.
-Ensuring internal and external suppliers, partners and customers are aware of best practice and future strategy and adhere to it.
-Review others work (e.g. Solutions Delivery and Operations teams) to ensure they are in line with best practice and future strategy.
•Recommends and drives improvement actions in line with Telecel's continuous improvement techniques.
Core Competencies, Knowledge and Experience
•Design and implement scalable IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS architectures supporting mobile core, enterprise, and broadband services.
•Conduct network capacity forecasting and expansion planning across core routers, aggregation, and edge layers.
•Plan and document IP addressing schemes, routing policies, and QoS configurations.
•Ensure designs adhere to network security, reliability, and redundancy standards.
•Hands-on experience with routers/switches from vendors such as Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, or Juniper.
•Understanding of IP service provisioning platforms (BRAS, CGNAT, DHCP, DNS, AAA).
•Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Must have Technical / Professional Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
•5+ years of experience in IP Network Planning, Design, or Operations in a telecom or ISP environment.
•Strong knowledge of routing/switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, Multicast, IPv6).
•Familiarity with SDN/NFV, automation (Python/Ansible), and cloud networking is an advantage.
Other facts
Tech stack
IP/MPLS,BGP,OSPF,IS-IS,Network Capacity Forecasting,IP Addressing Schemes,Routing Policies,QoS Configurations,Network Security,Reliability,Redundancy Standards,Router/Switch Experience,IP Service Provisioning,Interpersonal Skills,Teamwork Skills,Automation
About Telecel Ghana
A digital and communications solutions provider - mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data and second-ranked mobile operator in Ghana.
https://linktr.ee/TelecelGhana
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://telecel.com.gh/
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Industry: Telecommunications
What you'll do
- The role is responsible for the design, architecture, capacity planning, and optimization of various IP networks and services. It ensures adherence to industry standards and seamless integration across network layers to support growth and performance objectives.
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What does a IP Network & Services Planning Specialist do at Telecel Ghana?
As a IP Network & Services Planning Specialist at Telecel Ghana, you will: the role is responsible for the design, architecture, capacity planning, and optimization of various IP networks and services. It ensures adherence to industry standards and seamless integration across network layers to support growth and performance objectives..
Why join Telecel Ghana as a IP Network & Services Planning Specialist?
Telecel Ghana is a leading Telecommunications company.
Is the IP Network & Services Planning Specialist position at Telecel Ghana remote?
The IP Network & Services Planning Specialist position at Telecel Ghana is based in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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