Paratus Telecommunications currently has an internal vacancy for a Core Network Manager in Windhoek.
The position entails:
- Lead, mentor and manage the Core (IP/Fiber Network Engineering) team, including performance management of line reports.
- Lead the design, deployment and day-to-day operation of core and access network infrastructure (IP/MPLS, DWDM, GPON, P2P/P2MP Microwave, LTE).
- Own end-to-end performance and capacity management of the core network — monitoring, trending, forecasting and triggering proactive upgrades.
- Own the IP/Fiber network capex and opex budget, planning and controlling spend on infrastructure expansion, upgrades and maintenance.
- Manage vendor and supplier relationships, contracts and SLAs for core network hardware, software and services.
- Own escalation management for high-severity core network incidents, ensuring rapid resolution and effective root-cause analysis.
- Act as the primary point of escalation for major customer-impacting network issues, coordinating with NOC, Sales and Field Services.
- Ensure network operations meet company standards, security, compliance and regulatory requirements.
The minimum requirements and skills for the position are as follows:
- Self-managed, analytical, risk-aware, and a strong leader and team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across technical teams, senior management, EXCO and customers.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 10+ years’ experience in Service Provider network engineering, including IP/MPLS, DWDM, GPON, P2P/P2MP Microwave and LTE technologies.
- 3+ years’ experience in a team leadership/management role, or as a senior technical lead managing junior engineers.
- Strong knowledge of network design, performance and capacity management, and major vendor hardware (e.g. Cisco, Infinera, Fortinet).
- Budgeting, vendor management and project governance experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT or a related discipline (or equivalent experience); Cisco CCNP or equivalent (CCIE preferred).
- Project management and/or ITIL certification advantageous.
If you meet the above requirements and if you are a vibrant, energetic person, who likes challenges, who has a passion for the communications environment, and who wants to work for the leading communications and network company in Namibia, submit your Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents to: recruit.na@paratus.africa
Closing date: 27 August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.