Specialist - Tools & Application Support

MTN Group • Central, LA

5h

About The Position

Maintaining and supporting critical OSS tools (VantagePM, NIM, Asset, U2020, NCE, UME) to ensure fault-free performance, data integrity, and the delivery of real-time KPIs. Providing end-to-end operation and maintenance of Linux systems and Oracle databases, ensuring 99.9% availability through automated deployments, performance tuning, and robust disaster recovery protocols.Ensuring all relevant processes, policies and procedures are in place to minimise Network risks.
MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication / Electrical Engineering or any other relevant degree.
• At two (2) years’ experience working as either Linux/Unix System administrator or database administrator or both.
• Over 2 years’ experience in Mobile GSM Network Environment.
• Negotiation skills
• Very good programming/scripting skills
• Good Analytical and Troubleshooting skills
• A highly analytical Technologist and Systems Administrator with a strong foundation in mathematics, engineering and statistics, specializing in the automated maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex mission-critical infrastructures.
• Programming, database administration and Linux administration.
• Process Engineering skills
• Understanding of ITIL standards and best practices within operational environments.
• Digital and computing skills.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body for Engineers will be added advantage
• Knowledge of automation tool like, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef and knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing automated KPI dashboards and managed objects for end-consumer data visibility.
• Ensuring 99.9% availability and fault-free operation of core OSS tools (NIM, NCE, U2020, VantagePM, UME, SmartCare).
• Securing network elements and Linux environments through strict user access controls and vulnerability management.
• Designing and deploying in-house applications to bridge gaps in existing network management tools.
• End-to-end lifecycle management of Linux OS and Oracle/PostgreSQL databases, including failover testing.
• Process Automation, by implementing scripting (Python/Bash) to automate data integrity checks and eliminate repetitive manual tasks.
• Overseeing technical service delivery from external vendors to ensure compliance with operational SLAs; managing vendor support tickets, tracking system uptime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level