Ongoing Recruitment at ipNX Nigeria Limited, 18th December, 2018

ipNX Nigeria Limited is an integrated info-communications company focused on providing every person, every home and every business in Nigeria with world-class information, communication and entertainment services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Implementation & Support Engineer

Job ID: 48
Location: Trans Amadi Estate, Port Harcourt
Department: Group Infrastructure Unit
Function: Implementation & Support
Reporting to: Team Lead, Operations & Maintenance (East)
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• To improve on the SLAs with customers by reducing the MTTR which also translates to improve service to customers.

Expected Key Results 

• Corporate/FOS Incident Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Re-sale Engineering
• Report Management
• Back Office Support
• Project Implementation Management
• Inventory Management

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills:

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering,  Electrical Electronics or any IT related degree
• Customer centric and stakeholders’ management
• Good LAN/WAN network design and implementation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in the shortest available time using honed analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors and members of team.
• Ability to use network monitoring/optimization devices (software/hardware) to proffer solutions to network related problem and optimize network performance where necessary.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years in telecommunications industry.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Manager (Entry-level)

Job ID: 52
Location: Lekki/ Ikeja/ Victoria Island/ Apapa-Lagos
Department: Network Services Divison
Function: Business Development
Reporting to: Territory Manager
Travel Frequency: Rarely

Purpose of the Job 

• The Account Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio of as well as seeking/hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned Strategic account sub-portfolio.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience/service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure a smooth transition of accounts into the business.

Expected Key Results

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc in Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality of Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience

• 0-2 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action-oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: System Administrator

Job ID: 53
Location: Lagos
Department: Research and System Architecture
Job Function: System Administrator
Reporting to: Chief Technology Architect
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure

Expected Key Results

• Administer server’s infrastructure in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Identify and promote best systems administration practices and patterns
• Perform continuous system monitoring
• Provide Tier II/other support
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum of 2.1/Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Science
• Systems Administrative role in Linux environment
• Previous years of experience working in ISP environment

Work Experience:

• Linux, Windows Server, Solaris administration experience necessary, in that order of preference
• Experience with scripting, installation and migration concepts – in Bash, Perl, Python
• Virtual Infrastructure administration experience with KVM or VMware highly desired. Storage Area Network administration experience a plus
• Experience administering centralized data backup and recovery infrastructure, including installation and configuration of open source data backup solutions like Bacula, amanda, BareOS, etc.
• Experience deploying and administering web servers – Apache/Nginx/Tomcat
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies like OpenStack, a plus
• Experience with Dev/Ops tooling to build, configure and deploy, a plus
• Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible, Salt Stack, Puppet)
• Working knowledge of open source CPanel (website admin panel) and Relational Database Management System like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Experience supporting a high traffic customer facing website infrastructure
• Experience administering and troubleshooting load balancing appliances in a production environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to document and implement processes to increase efficiency, productivity, reliability and scalability
• Project management skills a definite asset
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Problem solver
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Team work
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: IP Telephony Engineer

Job ID: 54
Location: Lagos
Department: Group Infrastructure Unit
Reporting to: Head, Engineering
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Provide Pre-sale support, Implementation and technical support for all IP Telephony services.

Expected Key Results 

• Exceed MTTR for all voice related issues.
• Deliver all voice projects within agreed timeline with the customers.
• Proffer voice solutions within timeline agreed with the customer during presales engagement.
• Deliver all voice projects within agreed timeline with the customers.
• Exceed MTTR for all voice related issues.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc/B.Eng in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical-Electronics Engineering.
• CCNP/CCIE (Voice)
• 4 Years Work Experience in similar roles.
• Advanced Level Knowledge on Telecommunications, IP designs and implementation skills, & in-depth knowledge of IP Network.
• Ability to find solution to complex network problems through creative thinking, analytical reasoning and past experiences along with available resources and information.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Excellent business communication skills both verbal and written.

Work Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting.
• Working knowledge of different Linux OS, CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu.
• Design, Implementation & Support of VoIP networks.
• In-depth understanding of SIP based VoIP network architecture.
• In-depth understanding of voice codecs & SIP-E1, SIP-Analogue architectures.
• Familiar with several VoIP deployments e.g. CUCM, CME, Trixbox, Asterisk.
• Working knowledge of IP-PBX, Analogue PABX configurations and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in the use of network analytical tools e.g. Wireshark, Colasoft Capsa etc.
• Implementing and troubleshooting various LAN Networks.
• Familiar with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/e configurations and complete set-up.
• Implementing and troubleshooting various WAN Networks running various routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS VPNs.
• Implementing and troubleshooting Mobile IP networks.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows/Linux Servers Operating System.
• Support systems for network management including a working knowledge of SNMP, Voice technologies and services including VoIP, PBX, PRI, ISDN, ACD, call recording, voicemail, conferencing, and CDRs
• Substantive experience interfacing with network carriers and ISPs in LAN/WAN solution.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Team Work
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Systems Administrator (Information Systems and Technology)

Job ID: 38
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Systems and Technology
Reporting to: Head, Information Systems & Technology
Sub Division: Information Systems & Technology
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure
  

Expected Key Results

• Administer server’s infrastructure in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Identify and promote best systems administration practices and patterns
• Perform continuous system monitoring
• Provide Tier II/other support
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.1/Upper Credit Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Science
• Systems Administrative role in Linux environment
• Previous years of experience working in ISP environment

Work Experience:

• Linux, Windows Server, Solaris administration experience necessary, in that order of preference
• Experience with scripting, installation and migration concepts – in Bash, Perl, Python
• Virtual Infrastructure administration experience with KVM or VMware highly desired. Storage Area Network administration experience a plus
• Experience administering centralized data backup and recovery infrastructure, including installation and configuration of open source data backup solutions like Bacula, amanda, BareOS, etc.
• Experience deploying and administering web servers – Apache/Nginx/Tomcat
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies like OpenStack, a plus
• Experience with Dev/Ops tooling to build, configure and deploy, a plus
• Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible, Salt Stack, Puppet)
• Working knowledge of open source CPanel (website admin panel) and Relational Database Management System like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Experience supporting a high traffic customer facing website infrastructure
• Experience administering and troubleshooting load balancing appliances in a production environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to document and implement processes to increase efficiency, productivity, reliability and scalability
• Project management skills a definite asset
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Problem solver
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Team work
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Manager

Job ID: 36
Location: Lekki/ Ikeja/ Victoria Island/ Apapa-Lagos
Department: Network Services Divison
Function: Business Development
Reporting to: Territory Manager
Travel Frequency: Rarely

Purpose of the Job 

• The Account Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio of as well as seeking/hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned Strategic account sub-portfolio.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience/service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure a smooth transition of accounts into the business.

Expected Key Results

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc in Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality of Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities

Requirements

• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action-oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Lagos
Job ID: 24
Department: Network Services Divison
Reporting to: Head, NSD
Function: Business Development
Travel Frequency: Rarely

Purpose of the Job

• The Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business processes within the company and recommending projects to improve the effectiveness of those processes. Understand the structure, policies, and operations of the division’s service delivery operations. Interface with the customers to understand their requirements. Bridge the gap between the business problems and the technology solutions. Business performance analysis.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs):

• Business Scope and Specification Management
• Conduct feasibility studies, from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings
• Complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products or business unit structure
• Document ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the ‘to be’ capability.
• Contribute to developing business cases to quantify current costs to serve; investment in project; and return on investment
• Market Assessment and Competitive Analysis
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.SC Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding Communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality with Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities
• Must demonstrate ability to model data and processes, experience in implementing process change and producing supporting documentation, documenting and executing test scripts experience, experience in writing business functional and non-functional requirements documents and business cases. Understanding of user needs and a business outcome approach. Experience in use case documentation.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Action oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

How to Apply
Interessted and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: System Analyst/Developer – OSS/BSS

Job ID: 40
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Systems and Technology
Function: System Analysis and development
Reporting to: Head, Information Systems & Technology
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Primary responsibility for the development and support of the OSS/BSS platform and its integration with other systems and applications.

Expected Key Results

• Develop  and build software and applications
• Ensure feasibility and usefulness of projects
• Reporting

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.1/Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or related field or a combination of related experience and education.

Work Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Perl programming, Linux, Postgres RDBMS, and Apache web server required
• Demonstrated experience developing database- driven web applications using PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, or Java, a plus
• Previous experience in Telco OSS/BSS software, such as Freeside and FreeRadius, a big advantage
• Experience with user experience software development using JavaScript including libraries such as JQuery, XML, CSS3.0 (with dynamic, responsive web design with mobile devices), and other related UI technologies (HTML5, Flash)
• Strong integration skills
• Good understanding of web application development using HTTP REST, software standards, software development life cycle and methodologies
• Knowledge of software development process, quality control, and impact assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge in mobile platforms, internet technologies and user interface
• Experience working in a multi-platform (LINUX, Mac-OS and Windows) environment. Experience working with version control systems (Subversion, Git)

Other Requirements:

• Strong team player
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers
• Solid problem solver
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new tool sets, technology and concepts
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively, deal with changing priorities, and to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to present information and ideas clearly and succinctly and to explain various application software and hardware to end users

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Product Analyst

Job ID: 23
Location: Lagos
Department: Network Services Divison
Function: Product Development
Reporting to: Product Manager
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• The Product analysts carry out market research to identify new opportunities for existing products and developing new products ideas.
• He/she will interview customers to discuss their future product requirements, and they review published research reports to identify gaps in the market that their company could meet.
• Establishing market requirements provides a framework that enables product development team to prepare design proposals based on fact, rather than guesswork.
• They analyze their own products and those of competitors, comparing performance and features with current market requirements.
• Product analysis provides the product team with a benchmark for new product performance.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs)

• Submit/review a product strategy and roadmap for Voice and Wi-Fi
• Submit a product review on existing products (FOS, Voice, Wi-Fi, Data services) One per quarter
• Develop a survey per Quarter, analyze and share the results of the survey with key stakeholders.
• Use analytics (website, social media, and company CRM) to gather customer needs
• Determine why customers churn by calling and visiting churned customers, checking customer habits and defining customer
• Visit events and venues where deployment is made. And report customer feedback(Needs and complaints)
• Generate, update and submit intelligence report weekly
• Attend conferences and events related to  product and sector
• Develop pricing model quarterly
• Submit product price reviews and projection quarterly
• Hold product training and briefs for sales staff Quarterly
• Propose a sales incentive and promotion scheme that will drive an increase in sales
• Develop product communication plan/strategy and share with Line Manager and other stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc in Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding Communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality with Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Ability to conduct market research
• Action oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Critical thinking skills to recommend original and productive ideas
• Time Management
• Self Development

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Territory Manager, Island 

Job ID: 33
Location: Lagos
Department: Network Services Divison
Function: Business Development
Reporting to: Head, Corporate Sales
Travel Frequency: Rarely

Purpose of the Job 

• The Territory Manager is responsible for protecting revenue, securing new revenue within ipNX’s existing clients’ portfolio of as well as seeking / hunting out new clients & businesses within the assigned territory.
• The role ensures an excellent client experience / service delivery satisfaction at all times and works in collaboration with the account teams to ensure smooth transition of accounts into the business.
• The territory manager manages and oversee account managers working within the given territory.

Expected Key Results

• Achieve set revenue growth.
• Deliver an excellent client experience at all times, ensuring client needs are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with business development team, sharing knowledge, discussing ideas and helping the team to achieve targets.
• Ensures compliance with ipNX values, policies and standards, and ensures compliance will all local statutory requirements.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• B.Sc Engineering / Computer Science / Marketing / Sales / related disciplines
• Understanding communications Network, Experience in a b2b, B2C sales environment; consistent track record of success in achieving product effectiveness and customer experience targets. Demonstrates a high level of organization and quality with Multitasks efficiency & priority setting.
• Good Microsoft office suite competence, CRM competence, including Visio
• Exemplary communication skills – both face to face and over the telephone. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience within the telecoms space; knowledge of the market, competitor behavior and strategy, including related product dynamics and product management
• Must demonstrate interpersonal capabilities

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focused
• Understanding of Strategic Accounts
• Action oriented
• Result Driven
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: NYSC, Pre-Service & I.T Intern

Job ID: 18
Location: Any City, Nigeria
Department: Human Resource, Finance, Wifi and Voice, Network Infrastructure uni, Information Systems & Technology
Reporting to: Supervisor
Function: As applicable to requesting unit
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Introduction of the Job 
The ipNX internship program offers students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria the opportunity to gain work experience and providing students the opportunity to work directly with inspiring and experienced professionals. The insights and skills gained by the end of the programme would be invaluable for future careers to the following category of applicants:

• Students undergoing the mandatory SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) program (INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE).
• Graduates who have completed their Higher National Diploma programs for Polytechnics, Colleges of Education & Bachelor Degree for university institutions .and are awaiting NYSC deployment (PRE-SERVICE).
• Corp members currently undergoing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Purpose of the Job

• To learn new skills and add to their knowledge base while gaining confidence in their abilities.
• To offer the opportunity to work with someone who can become a mentor for you – not only in the internship but throughout their career.
• To learn about a career field from the inside and decide if this is the right career field for them.
• To offer the opportunity to practice communication and teamwork skills.
• To gain industry knowledge first hand from the organization and professionals.
• To gain valuable experience and accomplishments to add to their resume.
• To provide evidence that they have initiative, are reliable, and have a sense of responsibility.
• To apply some of the ideas learned in school and provide a bridge between school and the professional world.

Deliverables;

• This section requires the top five accountabilities that role is to deliver own. Written in outcome language, this is not a listing of tasks but a grouping of tasks to determine outcomes required from the tasks.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs):

• Communications
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Job Knowledge
• Use of Technology
• Overall Job Performance

Demonstrate (Key competencies):

• This section requires an overview of the education, experience, and skills required to do the job at a satisfactory level. It is not a list of the jobholder’s qualification.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• CGPA ( 2.50 minimum)/BSC(2.2 minimum)/ HND(Upper Credit minimum).
• WAEC (Minimum 6 B’s & C’s)

Work Experience:

• Little or no work experience

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Network Management Engineer

Job ID: 17
Location: Isaac John, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Department: Group Infrastructure Unit
Sub Division: Monito ring and Command Centre
Job Function: Network Management
Reporting to: Head, Monitoring and Command Centre
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• To monitor the network 24*7, providing support for management and efficient configuration of systems that are used for monitoring and service feasibility, ensuring appropriate design and notification are provided in line with the requirement of the user departments.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs)

• Application development
• Network Monitoring
• Escalation
• Network Operations
• Server/Application Administration
• Network Device backup
• Dashboard development
• Reporting

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• University Degree in Engineering
• Professional Qualification (CCNA, ITIL, LPIC/CompTIA, etc.) an added advantage.
• Ability to leverage technology to develop and enhance functional competencies
• Database Management – Mysql, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle.
• Knowledge of networking and network monitoring/management.
• Knowledge and experience with various web technologies.
• Open Source software customization.
• Knowledge of current IT trends and technologies in software development.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.

Work Experience

• Experience in Linux and monitoring system environment
• Sound understanding and extensive experience in SNMP. TR-069 and network management
• Experience in Perl, PHP, and Python

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learning

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Network Implementation/Support/Integration Engineer 

Job ID: 16
Location: Isaac John, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Department: Group Infrastructure Unit
SubDepartment: Network Infrastructure Unit
Directly reports to: Head Operations & Maintenance(WEST)
Directly supervises: IT, Corp Members, Outside Plant and riggers
Travel Requirements: Occasional
Staus: Permanent
Work Schedule: 8-5

• Coordinating of IT, NYSC Corp members, Outside Plant Technicians and Riggers to ensure day to day engineering operations (implementation and support).

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the area of IP network design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance to support voice, data and/or video networks in differing stages of development.
• Identify and implement equipment and solutions for creating and supporting IP networks for a variety of environments that require the use of wired and wireless transmission technologies.
• Work closely with related departments, partners, and Vendors to deliver high quality and reliable network performance.
• Evaluate user needs, systems, and new technologies to recommend the most effective communication and transmission systems.
• Research and evaluate network/systems, performance capacity, and compatibility with existing systems. Install, configure, maintain, and support network equipment and network operating systems (e.g., routers, bridges, servers, switches, and/or port connectors).
• Recommend and modify network configuration to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Configure network and/or third party software application programs to provide improved response time and/or quality.
• Recommend network database policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the network is fully operational and appropriately integrated for access with other systems.
• Analyze and monitor network activity to ensure optimal network operation.
• Monitor network traffic, usage, and performance.
• Run diagnostics to forecast performance thresholds.
• Perform analysis of network efficiency, traffic routing and troubleshoot network/system failures.

• Academic: B.Eng Computer Engineering, B.Eng Electrical Electronics or any IT related degree.
• Professional: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) CCNP (Cisco Certified Network  Professional)
• Experience: 3 Years and above

• Good LAN/WAN network design and implementation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems in the shortest available time using honed analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors, and members of team.

• Design and analytical troubleshooting of LAN, WAN network and Internet data architecture with good knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, RIP etc).
• Good knowledge of installation and configuration of core network devices and its relevant integration to the network (LAN, MAN & WAN).
• Ability to use network monitoring/optimization devices (software/hardware) to proffer solutions to network related problem and optimize network performance where necessary.
• Understanding of the base station power supply (DC and AC) architecture and interconnectivity of relevant power devices/components.
• A hands-on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN.
• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) is desirable.
•  A hand on experience with OSPF and BGP is desirable.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to- Point and Point-to- Multipoint technologies is desirable
• Must be able to follow multiple simultaneous projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience with leading inter- departmental negotiations, consensus building to reach common technical solutions.

• Hardworking and Tenacious.
• Performance driven.
• Sharp analytical and logical reasoning.
• Work effectively with my own initiative with minimal supervision and also as a part of a team.
• Good customer relations