Function: Core IP Planning and Design
Reporting to: Head, Core Network and Transmission
Location: Lagos
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
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.
At least 5 years in telecommunications industry
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.
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