Job ID   64
Department   Infrastructure
Location   Lagos

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 

• 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.