Senior Executive Optical Configuration

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G is seeking a Network Engineer to manage Long Haul configurations and FTTH deployment. You will handle PTN, OTN and DWDM configurations and provide advanced support for Core Transmission. The role requires coordinating new network entities and ensuring checks are completed on time.

You will also analyze key performance data for optimization and perform routine health checks, with emphasis on rapid issue resolution and service quality for corporate customers in Islamabad.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication, Electronics or Electrical or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in network operations or telecom projects.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.
• Knowledge of PTN, OTN and DWDM configurations and core transmission processes are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure Long Haul network devices and FTTH configurations.
• Provide advanced support to the team for Core Transmission.
• Coordinate and implement new Core Transmission network entities after checks.
• Analyze KPIs for network optimization and perform health checks.

Skills

Communication & Presentation Skills

Personal Leadership

Project and Time Management

Pressure Handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication, Electronics or Electrical

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To manage Long Haul network configuration including FTTH network.

Job Responsibilities:

• Configurations on PTN, OTN and DWMD devices
• Provisioning of advanced level support to team for Core Transmission
• Coordinating and implement new Core Transmission network entity provided that all relevant checks are performed.
• Network Optimization based on analysis of key performance parameters
• Performing health checks and ensure that routines for corrective and preventive maintenance are timely and precisely done
• Coordinating with vendor & regions for emergency situation handling and to ensure that emergency plan is referred before engaging the vendor
• Ensure Quick identification of outages and issues faced by customers and provisioning of real time extended technical support to resolve the issues at first escalation
• Manage & ensure premium support to corporate business team in customer complaint and experience management
• Ensure strong follow up on vendor escalation matrix and internal second line teams through higher management to get the issue resolved and Share ETTR and keep the customer updated on problem resolution before completion of ETTR

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• In principle to have a minimum bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication, Electronics or Electrical or other relevant degree.

Work Experience:

• Should have preferably 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills – Generic:

• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Personal Leadership
• Project and Time Management
• Pressure Handling

Skills – Job Specific:

• Knowledge and understanding of configurations experience on PTN, OTN and DWDM network
• Excellent knowledge of Core Transmission Networks
• Good knowledge of network implementation/integration processes.
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills