Access Network Engineer

JTL is hiring a contract Access Network Engineer to design, optimize, and lead the roll-out of its xPON/FTTx broadband access network from Jamii Towers.

What it offers

• Contract role focused on capacity planning, solution design, technology roadmap development, and network performance optimization.

Who can apply

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Fiber Optic Network Design Certification.
• CCNA/CCNP.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on experience designing and supporting xPON/FTTx networks.
• Experience with OLT/ONT platforms, access network technologies, and broadband service delivery.
• Experience working with telecom infrastructure projects and multi-vendor environments.
• Project Management certification is an added advantage.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement xPON/FTTx network capacity plans and forecasts.
• Design and engineer xPON/FTTx access network solutions, including technical designs, network specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems and OSS/BSS teams to integrate OLTs, BNG/BRAS, and ACS platforms.
• Develop and maintain the xPON/FTTx technology roadmap, managing hardware and software lifecycles, upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Plan OLT uplink capacity and coordinate end-to-end network readiness.
• Provide technical support throughout network deployment, commissioning, integration, migration, and acceptance testing.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance, capacity utilization, availability, and service quality.
• Investigate and resolve network performance, capacity, interoperability, and service-related issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Proof of Concepts (PoCs), technology trials, and new solutions.
• Conduct field visits to implement approved Plans of Action (PoAs), support technical investigations, and validate network performance.
• Participate in the 24/7 Planning & Engineering on-call roster.

How to apply

• Apply via the “Apply” link on the posting.
• Use the “Download” link to access the full job description.

Good to know

• Location: Jamii Towers
• Job Type: Contract
• Posting expires on July 20th, 2026.