Massive Job Recruitment at ipNX Nigeria Limited, 30th October, 2019

ipNX 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 vacant position below:

Job Title: Network Implementation & Support Engineer

Job ID: 48
Location: Trans Amadi Estate, Port Harcourt
Department: Business Division
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: Team Lead, Procurement

Job ID: 59
Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain Management
Function: Procurement
Reporting to: Head, Supply Chain Management
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• Provide and drive procurement (acquisition of goods and services) activities in order to provide effective support to user departments, getting the best value, quality and impacting the bottom line positively through cost reduction.

Expected Key Results:

• Procurement Management
• Expediting
• Stakeholders Relationship management
• Sourcing and tender evaluation
• Team development

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s Degree Social and Management Sciences or other related fields.
• MBA/M.Sc in related fields (added advantage)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (added advantage)
• Chartered institute of purchasing and supply certification (added advantage)
• Knowledge of Contract management will be an added advantage
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Conduct staff training and identify development needs.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to write policies and procedures
• Knowledge of SUN system application or any other accounting software.
• Project and time management.
• Sound judgment and initiative.

Work Experience:

• 4-5 year’s relevant experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self Development
• Nimble Learner
• 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: Campaign Lead

Job ID: 71
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: Campaigns Management
Reporting to: Head, Sales & Marketing
Travel Frequency: Occasionally

Purpose of the Job

• This role will shape the creative direction, media planning and buying strategies, and integrated digital activities across ipNX’s campaigns.
• To be responsible for developing, planning and directing the promotional activities for ipNX’s products in order to create brand awareness, while communicating the benefits of ipNX’s products to customers and prospects.
• To build brand and audiences; integrating marketing, insight and engagement; and promoting products.
• Adopt innovative ways to develop the ipNXs audiences,  target new visitors and drive revenue.

Expected Key Results

• Execute Advertising and Campaign Strategy
• Public Relations
• Advertising and Campaign Budget Management, Activities and Communication
• Campaign Reporting and Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Successful Partnership for Revenue Growth and Sustainability

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Marketing or its equivalent
• Expert understanding of the ad tech landscape, including the different products and companies
• Ability to navigate, influence, manage and lead cross-functional teams without direct line supervision
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and balance multiple dynamic priorities
• Influential storytelling skills, verbal and written
• Communication, analytical and partnership skills
• Knowledge of building B2B demand generation strategies and campaigns
• Ability to balance strategy and campaign execution
• Project management and execution skills
• Ability to be a Technological savvy which is necessary for today’s business to gain a wider consumer reach ability to build good working relationships across diverse business areas and functions, you will be a team player with a positive and flexible attitude to work
• Ability to lead a team towards growth to enhance sales volumes and enhance revenue generation
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Analytic skills must be keen in conducting research and data-driven insights, having an in-depth knowledge of the business’s product, strategic, analytical and marketing concepts
• Ability to possess interpersonal skills that will encourage openness and trust both internally and externally. Showing calmness under stressful situations and in uncertainty, inspiring the same in his team
• Ability to use MS Word and PowerPoint, which are necessary for creating both visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations
• A strong team player, who supports their colleagues and share their skills
• Good interpersonal & work flow management skills

Work Experience:

• 10 or more years of consumer marketing/media experience, with a focus on direct response strategy
• 6 or more years of experience on a client marketing team or a media agency
• 4 or more years of digital direct response campaign experience
• Experience in developing data driven media strategies
• Experience collaborating with creative teams for joint, idea led media plans
• Experience with converting B2B leads to sales and the previous use of marketing automation tools
• Experience developing national and local campaigns
• Extensive marketing experience across all marketing and communications channels and a broad knowledge of campaign planning, execution, agency management & post-event analysis
• Strong experience of stakeholder management
• Experience analyzing campaign results and measure performance against KPIs
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and planning experience in an operational environment
• Experience in using data to illustrate business conclusions
• Proven track record of achieving targets and driving sales growth in a business
• Prior experience in product management
• Previous experience successfully managing Marketing team ideally from a similar industry
• Strong experience as a line manager and a coach leading diverse teams

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

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

 

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Job ID: 53
Location:  Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Research and System Architecture
Function: Systems 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 2.1/Upper Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Information Technology/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: Logistics Officer

Job ID: 60
Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain Management
Function: Logistic
Reporting to: Team Lead, Supply Chain Management
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• Manage the delivery of all foreign shipment by both AIR and SEA from origin to destination, avoiding errors with documentation, loss of any shipment, seizure by government agencies in and outside the country in order to support timely delivery of service.

Expected Key Results

• Award Facilitation
• Schedule Management
• Order Management (Quality and Quantity)
• Reporting
• Documentation

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree Social and Management Sciences or other related fields.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of varied experience in Supply Chain Management
• Basic understanding and moderate experience in Procurement & Logistics/Supply
• Sound understanding of Nigerian import and export regulations
• Sound understanding of International Trade
• Knowledge of Contract management will be an added advantage

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Planning
• Scheduling
• Analytical Skills
• Hindsight
• Self Development.

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

 

Job Title: Network Services Engineer

Job ID: 69
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function:  Network Services
Reporting to:  Network Services Lead
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• The Network Services Engineer is responsible for pro-actively performing network fulfilment activities across all network products.
• Assists in troubleshooting customer impacting issues affected by the fulfilment process, diagnose problems and troubleshoot within Data Centre/LAN/WAN/Wireless, or Firewall/Load Balancing/Threat Protection.
• Providing design and implementation according to best practices and standards and assist in deploying and supporting Network services and Security for clients.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Service Monitoring
• Network Service Support Analysis
• Network Service Management
• Customer Service
• Perform Monitoring, Backup and Recovery Procedures
• Stakeholder Management

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum)
• Industry Certifications in AWS, CISSP, CCDP, CCNP, and CCIE
• Requires strong knowledge of Cisco routers and switches and of firewalls and web filtering solutions
• Keen interest in emerging technologies Cloud, SD-WAN
• Good verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with business-users.
• Strong problem-solving skills required for technical issue resolution.
• Organized and structured work habits
• Strong personal time management to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to confidently communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive technical knowledge deploying and managing network and infrastructure environment
• Well organized, articulate and has numerate skills
• Knowledge of network hardware configuration and management, including routers, firewalls, switches etc.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with new emerging technologies, methodologies and solutions in the cloud/IT technology space
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Management
• Demonstrable communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Environmental / Industry analysis
• Documentation and Strategic planning skills
• Project management skills also desirable

Work Experience:

• 5 years plus experience with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) infrastructure, and experience in construction on new outside and inside plant (OSP/ISP) fiber infrastructure.
• Experience with basic configurations of enterprise or carrier grade networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, encoders, optics, and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Experience working within a Service Provider environment on the core network architecture
• Experience working within a multi-vendor network environment – Cisco etc
• Good experience of incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed SLAs in an enterprise organisation
• Extensive experience interacting with clients in both pre- and post-sales capacities
• Experience using data to illustrate business conclusions
• Experience working in a Service Provider environment and providing technical support to end customer solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian and global Information Technology Industry especially Telecommunications

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

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

 

Job Title: Customer Experience Executive

Job ID: 62
Location: Lagos
Department: Customer Experience & Advocacy
Function: Improve overall service experience across the customer journey map & life cycle
Reporting to: Customer Experience Co-ordinator
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To collate & analyze  data to develop strategies and techniques that will improve customer experience,to monitor & track service initiatives from  initiation ,planning  completion to implementation and train , monitor & ensure consistency in service standards in ipNX.
  

Expected Key Results:

• Customer Experience Management
• Customer Experience Training & Quality Assurance
• Reporting
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in  Social science or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of varied experience in Telecoms/Database Management and Customer Service Management.
• Strong working knowledge of survey & analytical tools.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Obssessed
• Data analytics
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Can Multi-task

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

 

Job Title: User Experience Officer

Job ID: 68
Location: Lagos
Department: Retail Division
Function: User Experience
Reporting to: Team Lead, Customer Retention
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• The User Experience Officer is responsible for providing feedback and participate in end user focus groups, readiness reviews, and other sessions as an advocate for customer requirements, customer features, troubleshooting support in collaboration with relevant teams.
• To deliver unparalleled customer experience to retail buying customers.
• The role will work collaboratively with product owners and managers to identify user issues, design solutions and develop working prototypes and build relationships across teams to promote collaboration and efficiency that will raise the bar for the user experience.

Expected Key Results:

• User Experience Management
• Customer Satisfaction through Evaluation
• User Experience
• Customer Insight through Stakeholder Management
• Service Delivery & Performance Measurement
• Team Work and Performance

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum)
• Strong people management and engagement skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Assertive and respectful personality who views any customer loss as an unacceptable occurrence
• Process driven and organized, approaching problems in a systematic way
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Proven track record of surpassing objectives and delivering exceptional results
• Great time management skills and with a self-starter attitude
• Have an eye for details and the ability to adapt your writing style accordingly
• Excellent telephone manners and great written communication skills at all levels that demonstrates empathy and understanding during calls and when appropriate
• Ability to speak the language of Analytics & non-technical stakeholders
• Stakeholder management: ability to interact seamlessly with C-suite employees
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the latest trends in customer experience
• Understanding of the importance of good media communication for a large organization
• A keen commercial awareness and the ability to rapidly identify issues and propose solution
• Ability to build successful relationships at all levels
• Ability to diagnose common customer needs and issues, and to translate those needs into actionable solutions
• Ability to gather and interpret data in an unbiased fashion
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to demonstrate a mature understanding of key business needs
• Excellent documentation and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Good project and time management skills – Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• History of career growth, consistently meeting and exceeding goals and increasing responsibilities
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years account management/customer success/sales experience required
• Experience of working in a user experience capacity, ideally across both Business and Retail organisations
• Experience using Customer-centric capabilities and delivery of programmes across multiple business
• Experience working in a complex matrix environment is desirable
• Good understanding of Customer Insight approaches and methods
• Experience in Telecommunications industry will be an added advantage
• Experience in similar roles within IT or Hospitality environment, preferably both
• Extensive experience working strategically with a large customer base within the business intelligence and analytics space
• Experience of managing effective customer consultation including using social media tools in business

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

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

 

Job Title: Material Requirement Analyst

Job ID: 61
Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain Management
Reporting to: Head, Supply Chain Management
Travel Frequency: Occasional

Purpose of the Job

• To plan and forecast material needs for various engineering projects in order to ensure availability and effective allocation of materials and implement departmental process optimization plans.

Expected Key Results:

• Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Material Planning
• Vendor Management
• Project Cost Management
• Safety, Quality and Environment
• Reporting
• Other Tasks Assigned

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Management Sciences.
• Post Graduate degree (MBA, M.Sc., etc.) an added advantage

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of varied experience in Supply Chain Management
• Sound understanding and experience in Procurement & Logistics/Supply
• Understanding of International Trade
• Sound Knowledge of Contract management will be an added advantage

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Forecasting
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Self Development
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality

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

 

Job Title: Head, Planning & Design

Job ID: 67
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Infrastructure Planning and Quality
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for planning FTTh clusters, nodes and reliable wireless network infrastructure designs.
• Contributes to vendor selection, proof of concept designs, network architecture reviews and any other initiatives of the division as directed by the Head, Infrastructure Planning and Quality.
• This role ensures high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence during all levels of engagements with customers and stakeholders, proactively providing support and input.

Expected Key Results:

• Delivery of wireline network infrastructure plans and designs.
• Delivery of wireless network infrastructure plans and designs.
• Project Management
• Co-ordinates across despaired parties to deliver value.
• Asset Management
• Direct development of team members.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Communications Engineering/ Computer Engineering and other related disciplines (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum).
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering/MBA would be an added advantage.
• A CFOT with emphasis on FTTh Technologies certification is required. Other certifications in networking and project management would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with GPON, FTTh, radio and transmission technologies.
• Conversant with planning tools (GIS/radio planning tools/MapInfo and CAD tools etc)
• Knowledge or experience of programming and database applications like Python and SQL would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Work Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience within the telecoms space.
• Experience in turnkey microwave radio planning design and build.
• Experience in fiber outside plant (OSP) planning and design lifecycle.
• Should be conversant with building and maintaining wireless networks.
• Competent in the use of computer productivity tools.
• Conversant with the use of GIS and CAD Tools to implement designs.

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: Team Lead, Planning & Design, Wireline

Job ID: 65
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Planning & Design
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To produce designed documentation that supports the OSP infrastructure deployment.

Expected Key Results:

• Timely delivery of outside plant design
• First level support to team members
• Resource management
• Vendor delivery supervision
• Deliver cost efficient outside plant designs.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/ Computer Engineering and other related disciplines (Minimum of Second Class Lower/Upper Credit)
• Fibre Certifications: CFOT with emphasis on FTTh Technologies would be an added advantage
• Competent in working with geospatial information system applications – QGIS, ArcGIS
• Competent in the use of spreadsheet applications to perform wide ranging analysis – LibreCalc, Microsoft Excel
• Competent in the use of Computer Aided Design tools – AutoCAD, FreeCAD
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principle involved in production or precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Programming knowledge and experience or should have a strong predisposition for programming – Python, Java, VisualBasic, etc
• Conversant with regulations, rules and conventions as stipulated by National and local Regulatory Authorities – LASIMRA, FCDA, NCC, etc
• Hands-on knowledge of GIS applications – QGIS.

Work Experience:

• A Team Lead with at least 2 years’ experience in managing sizeable and diverse teams.
• Proficient use of fibre testing and handling tools – OTDRs, splicing machines, etc.
• Experience in working through the planning and design life cycle with internal teams  – conceptualization, plan, surveys, design, design documentation.
• Experienced in supervising third party contractor teams through the planning & design life cycle.
• Experience in conducting Demographic Survey and analysis for outside plan coverage.
• Experience in Technical Site Survey for fibre Outside Plant deployments.
• Knowledge of planning for Central Office & Inside Plant deployment.
• Ability to produce and report site survey outcomes.
• Ability to translate results of Demographic and Technical Site surveys into planning scenarios.
• Experience in producing Outside Plant and Inside Plant expansion designs and all associated reports as may be required.
• Hands-on experience in managing third party Outside Plant design contractor teams.
• Spatial appreciation and dimensioning of built environment and use.
• Proficiency in use of GIS applications – Google Earth, Open Street Map, Open Street View.
• Thorough understanding of fibre cable technologies.
• Data acquisition skills using field notes and mobile e-form applications.
• Fibre plant maintenance & customer activation.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Cultivate Innovation
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Resilience
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Excellent Decision Quality.

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

 

Job Title: Core IP Planning and Design Engineer

Job ID: 64
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function: Core IP Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Core Network and Transmission
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• To be responsible for the ongoing definition of IP/MPLS core network design, services, procedures, and policies and also for the implementation of those designs, services, procedures, and policies.

Expected Key Results:

• Network Design
• Network Support
• Project Implementation Management
• Network Documentation
• Network Monitoring and Capacity planning
• POC Management.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or any related field.
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate); CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
• Deep understanding of IP based technologies, protocols such as TCP/ IP, Routing Protocols like OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, IS- IS , IP-MPLS, Traffic Engineering, QoS.
• Hands- on experience on Cisco based Routers, Cisco L2/ L3 Switches, and Network Security platform, etc
• Distinctive analytical skills and ability to present and communicate and work with a highly technical team.
• Excellent technical acumen and a strong sense of focus. Pay meticulous attention to detail and have proven ability to guide others to deliver outstanding results in a timely manner.
• Research and evaluate network/systems, performance capacity, and compatibility with existing systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support network equipment and network operating systems
• A hands on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN, DMVPN.
• Recommend and modify network configuration to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Have functional and working knowledge in disruptive technologies especially in disaggregated solutions.
• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) is desirable.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years in telecommunications industry

Other Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills with customers, vendors and members of team.
• Must be able to follow through multiple projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience with leading inter-departmental negotiations, consensus building to reach common technical solutions.
• Hardworking and Tenacious.
• Performance driven.
• Work effectively with own initiative and with minimal supervision and also as a part of a team.

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

 

Job Title: Network Administrator

Job ID: 63
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Systems and Technology
Function: Network Administration and Security
Reporting to: Head, System Operations
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the job is to primarily support highly complex systems including the overall administration, security, redundancy of our enterprise network infrastructure.

Expected Key Results:

• Overall uptime of network systems
• Maintain secure and compliant network processes and procedures
• Reporting
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2/Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or any related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an IT Network Engineer
• An in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of System Network design and management.
• Implementation and administration of data and VOIP networks (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Experience in an enterprise environment.
• Previous experience working in a Cyber/Network Security role would be a plus.
• Experience with advanced network concepts and technologies: QoS, CoS, VoIP, flow control.
• Relevant hands-on experience with the following technology or equivalent: Cisco switches, routers, VPN, VOIP, and wireless access.
• Experience working in a multi-platform (LINUX, Mac-OS and Windows) environment.
• Possession of CCNA certification; CCIE and/or CISSP an added advantage.
• Knowledge of software development process, quality control, and impact assessment is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills to drive organizational chang
• 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: Data Centre Network Engineer

Job ID: 66
Location: Lagos
Department: Infrastructure
Function:  Operations
Reporting to:  Head, Facilities

Purpose of the Job

• To produce designed documentation that supports the OSP infrastructure deployment.Design, establish, optimize and monitor the Data Centre network infrastructure to achieve an efficient data network with maximum uptime that will allow continuous business operations for both internal and external stakeholders.

Expected Key Results

• Design and implementation of LAN, WAN and SAN networks of the Data Center according to standards organization best practices and industry directions.
• Ensure the Quality of Service of the Data Centre network by continuous monitoring of network services and performance & reporting of network KPI statistics on a weekly basis.
• Regular optimization of the Data Centre network by tweaking configuration parameters to ensure optimal and stable infrastructure.
• Research and analysis of current and future networking technologies and its benefits to the organization in order to maintain competitive advantage.
• Ensure operational efficiency of colocation services of the Data Centre

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in any of the following: Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and other related disciplines. (Second Class Lower/Upper Credit at minimum)
• Possession of Cisco CCNP certification. Other vendor technology certification (e.g. Juniper, Huawei) will be desirable.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, HSRP and other TCP/IP protocols will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Linux administration with experience in any scripting language is desirable.
• Ability to meet the customers’ need in line with the business requirements.
• Adept at conducting tests to identify faults in network systems.
• Ability to work with sales managers to ensure smooth work operations.
• Knowledge of various forms of Open Source Software will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must be able to lift, push and pull up to 20kg.
• Candidate must be able to tolerate temperature of below 20° C for extended periods of time.
• Can handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of practical experience working in Data Centre network operations and relevant field.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex data centre environments.
• Experience configuring LAN switching infrastructure – VLANs, Trunking, etc.
• Experience with configuring routing protocols and creating VPNs on cisco devices.
• At least 3 years of working with Cisco, Juniper and Huawei network products.

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• Action orientation
• Drive results
• Ability to optimize work processes
• Self Development
• Nimble Learner
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter
• Communication and writing skills

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

 

Job Title: ipNX Technical Support Engineer (i-TAC Engineer)

Job ID: 22
Location: Lagos
Department: Service Assurance
Function: Technical Support
Reporting to: Service Assurance Manager
Work Schedule: Shift
Travel Frequency:  Seldom

Purpose of the Job

• Provide first level off-site technical support for all ipNX services: Voice, Data connectivity, Internet services, WiMAX services etc.
• To consistently provide a high level of excellent customer service and support ensuring customers satisfaction.

Expected Key Results (Detailed KPIs):

• Incident Management (First Call Resolution)​​​
• Prompt Response to inbound calls and emails
• Follow up on unresolved complaint/ open tickets to closure
• Timely Escalation/feedback to relevant units.
• Preparing Technical Reports

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• (B.Sc/B.Eng) Computer Science/Computer Engineering /Electrical-Electronics engineEngineering
• CCNA, CCNP (Desired)
• Strong telecommunications, IP design skills, & in-depth knowledge of IP Network.
• Excellent business communication skills both verbal and written.
• Work Experience:
• A hands-on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, QOS, VPN.
• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) are desirable.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable
• Candidate must possess excellent customer interface, analytical and presentation skills and be able to influence internal and external organizations

Other Requirements:

• Customer Focus
• Tech savvy
• 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: Network Implementation/Support/Integration Engineer

Job ID: 16
Location: Isaac John, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Department: Network Operations: B2B

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Organisational Relationships:

• Directly reports to: Head Operations & Maintenance(WEST)
• Directly supervises: IT, Corp Members, Outside Plant and riggers

Job Identification:

• SubDepartment: Network Infrastructure Unit

Job Requirements

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

Competence
Skills:

• 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.

Knowledge:

• 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.

Personal Attributes:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Status: Permanent
• Work Schedule: 8-5
• Travel Requirements: Occasional

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

 

Job Title: Senior ipNX Technical Support Engineer

Job ID: 28
Location: Lagos
Department: Network Services Divison
Department: Service Assurance
Function: Technical Support
Reporting to: Service Assurance Manager
Travel Frequency: Seldom

Purpose of the Job (Brief)

• Provide advanced (2nd) level off-site technical support for all ipNX services: Data connectivity, Internet services, and Voice services etc. To consistently provide a high level of excellent customer service and support ensuring customers satisfaction.

Expected Key Results

• Incident Management (Complex/advance Call Resolution)
• Prompt Response to inbound calls and emails
• Timely Escalation/feedback to relevant units.
• Preparing Technical Reports

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• (B.Sc/B.Eng) Computer Science/Computer Engineering /Electrical-Electronics Engineering CCNP
• Advanced level knowledge of telecommunications, IP design, and implementation skills, & in-depth knowledge of IP Network.
• Ability to find the 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:

• Internetworking Voice and Data Advanced VoIP Protocol Analysis andTroubleshooting, TCP/IP Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting, Linux and Windows operative systems
• A hands-on experience with the following is a must: IP Routing, MPLS, BGP, QOS, VPN technologies both layer 2 and 3.
• At least 4 years work experience in similar role.
• Knowledge and experience with network security (IPSec Firewalls) is desirable.
• Experience with Wireless Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint technologies is desirable
• Candidate must possess excellent customer interface, analytical and presentation skills and be able to influence internal and external organisations

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

Job ID: 35
Location: Port – Hacourt, Rivers
Department: Network Services Division
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 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

Other Requirements:

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

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

Purpose of 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 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

Other Requirements:

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

Requirements:

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

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

 

 

Job Title: Territory Manager

Job ID: 33
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Department: Network Services Division
Function: Business Development
Reporting to: Head, Corporate Sales
Location: Island
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 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 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

 

 

 

Deadline: 31st December, 2019.