Engineer – TX/IP Planning
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Reference number: ATOMA-NTW-4-26 -
Job type: Permanent -
Kabul
Center
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Organisation Name: ATOMA -
ATOMA Level: 2 -
Posted: 12 May 2026
Job requirements
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- Advanced IP certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) preferred.
Experience:
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience with Huawei MW, DWDM, and routing technologies.
Job description
Job Summary
The core purpose of the TX/IP Planning Engineer is to design, dimension, and evolve the transmission and IP transport network (Backhaul, Metro, Core) to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in support of mobile (2G/3G/4G), enterprise, and data services.
Duties & Responsibilities
Network Planning & Design
- Plan and dimension Microwave, DWDM, Fiber to support RAN sites, aggregation nodes, and core locations.
- Design and optimize IP/MPLS backhaul and core transport architecture.
- Ensure proper network topology (ring, mesh, hybrid) aligned with resilience and performance standards.
Capacity & Expansion Planning
- Analyze traffic growth trends per site, region, and service type.
- Perform bandwidth forecasting based on subscriber growth, data consumption trends, and new service rollout.
- Implement traffic engineering strategies to optimize utilization and avoid congestion.
Performance Optimization
- Monitor key KPIs such as utilization, latency, jitter, packet loss, and link availability.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose proactive upgrade or optimization plans.
- Maintain SLA compliance for consumer, enterprise, and wholesale services.
Technology Evolution
- Support migration from legacy SDH/TDM to IP/MPLS-based transport.
- Plan transport readiness for 2G/3G and LTE requirements (high bandwidth, low latency, synchronization).
- Contribute to modernization initiatives including high-capacity routing, carrier Ethernet, and advanced IP features.
Cost & Efficiency Management
- Optimize network design for cost efficiency while maintaining reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with RAN, Core, NOC, Enterprise, and Deployment teams.
- Provide technical input for vendor selection and equipment evaluation.
- Maintain accurate network documentation and design standards.
Risk & Resilience Planning
- Ensure network resilience through redundancy, protection schemes, and disaster recovery planning.
- Maintain compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.
IPv4 / IPv6 Planning & Basic Knowledge
- Own fundamental knowledge of IPv6 addressing structure, subnetting, and routing concepts.
- Support IPv6 readiness in transport and core networks.
- Assist in dual-stack planning (IPv4/IPv6) and address management strategies.
- Ensure transport network compatibility with IPv6-based services and future migration plans.
Submission Guideline
Interested Afghan Nationals can send their applications and resumes (with three valid references) by May 31, 2026.
Please mention the name of the position you are applying for in your email subject line.
Applications received after the deadline and those that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview(s).