The Enterprise Solutions Engineer will be an integral part of the team responsible for the preparation
of vital business solutions for IP enterprise platform architectures. S/He will carefully balance business requirements against platform capabilities in order to maintain a secure and stable environment.
As an implementer, the incumbent need a thorough understanding of Server Solutions, Active Directory, and applications critical to the business solution, and at times you might need to fulfill an architectural design role.
Job Title: Enterprise Solution Engineer
Layer3 – Nigeria
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise extensively with external and/or internal clients in line with policy on customer communication.
Work closely with the end user, clients and vendors to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
OpenERP administration and management
Keep up to date with technical and industry sector developments and prepare for and undertake certification exams and trainings assigned by line manager and management to build competency
Oversee and monitor in-house servers, monitoring systems, PC’s, laptops and all applications running on them including but not limited to, CRM, SIP Server and all IP phone extensions, Port Forwarder, Accounting Application, HRM, NMS, Customer Support Portal, File Server etc
Manage all servers on the virtual infrastructure environment within the Abuja office. This includes but is not limited to the VMware client and all virtual servers installed on it/them.
Using unit templates to prepare proposals/quotations to clients on UC, VMware, Polycom NetApp and Microsoft Apps products, solutions, and services & produce project feasibility reports (whenever applicable)
Oversee, administer and manage Layer3’s cloud infrastructure and other cloud services
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability alongside the marketing/sales team
Create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems
Come up with designs, based on customers’ unique requirements as well as solution documents for non IP-related enterprise solutions. This may include Data center infrastructure solution, virtualization, VoIP and storage solutions.
Ensure that budgets are adhered to and deadlines met
Draw up a testing schedule for the complete system
Provide client Pre-sales and after sales support services
Writing user manuals and provide training to users on solutions & services
Domain registration and hosting for layer3.com.ng and all its sub domains, email accounts etc
Manage all In-house PC’s
Carry out any other duties as assigned by line manager or members of the management team
Desired Skills and Experience
A solid technical background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering is mandatory
Ability to research and quickly disseminate information
Excellent skills in business and report writing
Thorough understanding of features and benefits of Layer3 solutions and services.
Ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure & time constraints
Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment and good business sense
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Resilience and tenacity
Ability to build rapport quickly with clients/operational managers and colleagues
Tact and diplomacy
Ability to disseminate information quickly
Excellent working knowledge of technical applications and willingness to keep up to date
Excellent knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practice
Adaptability and ability to prioritize work
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to forward their CVs to careers@layer3.com.ng as soon as possible. While we appreciate the interest in our organization, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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