WIOCC is the leading player in the deployment of carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure into Africa. We have the flexibility and scale to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, high-speed capacity throughout Africa, driven by end consumers, enterprise users and the ecosystem that supports them. Our policy of continual investment in our network to create Africa’s first, truly hyperscale network infrastructure means ongoing investment for growth, ensuring our readiness to meet the future data volume demands of end users throughout Africa.
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description
As part of the Engineering team, plan, design, select technologies & equipment, implement, and make required changes to the WIOCC IP/MPLS network within budget and timelines and to the correct level of quality and performance to enable client services, satisfaction and revenue to be maintained and to meet or improve company targets.
To be acknowledged as 4th level technical competence relating to the IP network.
Job Responsibilities
Plan and design of new access, metro and core IP/MPLS networks
Develop Policies, Procedures, Processes, Standards, Specifications and Work Instructions related to IP/MPLS engineering design, planning, maintenance, and operations
Liaise with internal Project Managers and 3rd party suppliers that ensure IP/MPLS networks are designed and deployed according to design
Initiate, plan, submit, track, manage and implement change requests for network optimization
Manage and track the IP/MPLS annual budget
Keep track of stock, spares, drawdowns and reorder levels
Interact with both internal and external clients
Management & planning of overall IP/MPLS network, including auditing and record management
Prepare RFP technical and strategy documents for procurement of IP/MPLS networks
Support product development
Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored on the designated platforms for easy access and retrieval
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent, Master’s preferred) in a technical field
Requires a minimum of 10 year’s technical experience in the telecom industry with at least 8 years in network engineering, network design role or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of packet-switched networks (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, IGPs, BGP).
Advanced knowledge in supporting IP/MPLS equipment i.e. Mikrotik, Juniper, Tejas Networks etc
Advanced knowledge in network monitoring tools e.g. Cacti, MRTG, PRTG, NPM etc
Effective written and verbal communications skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments
Excellent communication and soft skills, including the ability to listen to and summarize and concisely share key information with clients
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Advanced understanding of IGPs, MPLS, MPLS-TP, BGP
Experience & Skills:
CCIE or JNCIE or equivalent
Proven track record of proficiently establishing and developing IP, MPLS and MPLS-TP networks within a complex organization
Expert use B/OSS tools effectively to record information accurately and concisely in a timely manner
Attributes:
Client-focused, relationship builder
Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
Boundless, passionate, and flexible
Personal excellence, accuracy, and attention to detail
Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
Strong analytical skills and able to collate and interpret data from various sources
Excellent English language communicator with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
Excellent network diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Application Deadline
9th August, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV including three (3) Referees to: applications@wiocc.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.