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 access and core fibre routes on the metro and backbone 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 the technical competence relating to the fibre network engineering within the organisation.
Job Responsibilities
Plan and design of new access, metro and core duct and fiber routes, spurs, and PoP sites entries, MMRs
Develop Policies, Procedures, Processes, Standards, Specifications and Work Instructions related to fibre engineering design, planning, maintenance, and operations
Liaise with internal Project Managers and 3rd party suppliers that ensure fibre networks are designed and deployed according to design
Plan, submit, track and manage wayleaves and rights of way
Initiate, plan, submit, track, manage and implement change requests for network optimisation
Manage and track the fibre annual budget
Keep track of material stock, drawdowns and reorder levels
Interact with both internal and external clients & relevant government agencies
Management & planning of overall fiber network, including auditing and record management (fibre route plans, as-built documentation)
Prepare RFP technical and strategy documents for procurement of fibre materials
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 work experience) in a technical field
8 year’s technical experience in the telecom industry
5 years in network fibre planning and design or equivalent role
Effective written and verbal communications skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments
Excellent communications and soft skills, including ability to listen, summarize and concisely share key information with clients or internal stakeholders
Optical networking experience, including OTDR, optical link budget calculations, fibre types, and testing
Expert in GIS and OSS systems
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
Basic knowledge of network equipment i.e. Routers, Switches, DWDM, OTN
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Skills:
Comprehensive understanding of the fiber market, including its providers and infrastructure
Proven track record of proficiently establishing and developing fiber technology competencies within a complex organization
Knowledge of ISP planning, scaling and design
Proficiency in working with database hierarchies and utilizing SQL for data management
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize B/OSS (Business/Operations Support Systems) tools to record information accurately and succinctly in a timely fashion
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.