• Job Description

  Req#: 5242

  About Digicel

  Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel’s world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions.

  Serving 10 million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date.

  With the Better Connected ethos at the heart of everything, its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.

  Digicel also delivers news, sports broadcasting, digital media and financial services in several of its markets.

  Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.

  Job Title: ICT Engineer

  Primary objective of the job:

  The ICT Engineer will assume a key role in supporting the Digicel Business Solutions product portfolio and its customers through the execution of:

  • In Field Site Surveys
  • Solution/Product scoping, designing and delivery
  • Service installations inclusive of last mile connectivity
  • Planned maintenance works and schedules routines
  • Provision of remote and infield monitoring and support 24/7/365
  • Configuration of ICT infrastructure at customer premises and Digicel’s PPPs and Data Centers on a wide array of hardware and technologies, including but not limited to Microwave, GSM, Fibre, IP/MPLS, Voice, Cloud and Wireless networks and/or equipment
  • The desired person must have a strong work ethic and must be able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the business, anti-social hours i.e. night time working will be expected as and when required.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  Customer Service:

  • Schedule and perform on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and testing activities of Data Circuits, Hosted and On-Premise PABX, Cloud Services, Wi-Fi and other services within the Business Solutions Managed Services portfolio at customer sites adhering to company quality standards and within defined SLA
  • Perform remote support and configuration on equipment and circuits as and when necessary
  • Manage schedule and communicate accordingly with other Support teams, and/or

  customers such that an excellent service experience is created

  • Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/

  briefings. Where uncertain, ensure that the requisite interface is built between Digicel Business Solutions and the customer

  • Ensure handover process and NMS integration is completed before completing any installation job
  • Participate in site surveys and site meetings
  • Build positive relationships with customers.

  Training:

  • Assist with the development and execution of training programs for Technical ICT Engineers and Support teams on the deployment and support of Business Solutions Managed Services products and services
  • Provide support to Managed Service Help Desk and Business Solutions sales personnel to aid in the development of their job knowledge and competencies.

  Product Development:

  • Partner with Products, Planning & Optimization and Core Teams in the scoping, designing, implementation and testing of existing and new Business Solutions products.

  Brand Ambassador:

  • Guarantee representation of the Digicel brand by always acting and dressing professionally.

  Ticket Management:

  • Monitors ticket queues during normal business hours
  • Ensure all assigned tickets are handled per SLAs
  • Update tickets in timely manner and with detailed and accurate information on findings and time of resolution.

  Documentation:

  • Document configurations, as-builts and processes pertaining to ICT equipment and services
  • Document and maintain SoPs around the delivery and support of Managed Services products
  • Document and maintain a record of all customer interactions
  • Secure sign-off from customers for services performed.

  Operations and Maintenance:

  • Partake in operational acceptance of new ICT Hardware
  • Assist in the development, testing and roll out of new Managed Services products
  • Perform physical preventative maintenance on ICT customer nodes as defined within operational standards to maintain 99.99% uptime for the circuits or hardware under management
  • Perform on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test activities of ICT Services at Digicel’s PoPs and Data Centers.

  Incident Management:

  • Comply with the company’s Incident Management Policy
  • Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
  • Produce detailed verbal and written reports pertaining to root-cause.

  Contractor Management:

  • Guide, assess and ATP work performed by Sub-Contractors to ensure that it meets the necessary standards.

  Change Management:

  • Develop MOPs and complete RFC documentation to meet Company’s Standards.

  Hardware Assessment:

  • Assess product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommend modifications or improvements.

  Tools:

  • Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated

  Communication:

  • Maintains clear and concise business communication proficiency, both oral and

  written

  Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • BSc. Electrical and Computer Engineering / Computer Science / ICT or related field of study
  • Strong understanding of the following:

  • IP principles and OSI model
  • Switching and Layer 2 technologies (STP, QoS, Policy maps, Port security)
  • Routing and commonly used protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Access lists, Distribution lists)
  • Service Provider Technologies (MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, WAN Principles)
  • Voice protocols – SIP, E1, T1

  • VOIP Telephony / AudioCodes gateways / Broadsoft / PBX equipment / Handsets
  • Security / Firewall Appliances
  • Cloud Computing
  • Wireless IEEE 802.11
  • Mobile telecommunications

  Certifications:

  In tandem with the above, at least associate level in one or more of the following will be desired:

  • Cisco (CCNA, CCNA Service Provider, CCNA Collaboration, CCNA Security)
  • Juniper (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-SEC)
  • Fortinet (NSE4)
  • Huawei (HCIA-R&S, HCIA-Security)
  • Avaya – (ACSS,ACIS, ASPS, AIPS)
  • Meraki – CNMO, CNMA

  Functional Skills:

  • Be ambitious, driven and passionate about all things related to ICT, with an excellent comprehension of how the industry works and the key world players
  • Have polished presentation, communication, and analytical skills
  • Have an adaptive style in being able to communicate often technical ideas in simple terms
  • Have strong organizational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at once
  • Customer service oriented
  • Attentive to detail
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented approach to work
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work as part of inter-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding service environment
  • Able to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative in problem solving, decision making and proactive approach to job
  • Confidentiality and trustworthiness
  • Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)
  • Report / business Writing Skills.

  DISCLAIMER:

  This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.

• About the company

  Digicel is a Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider operating in 33 markets across the Worldwide regions.

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