Jobs at ipNX Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Deliverables

• Back Office Support
• Provide backend support to FSE in integrating new customers to the network or providing customer’s link upgrade.
• Project Implementation Management
• Timely delivery and completion of Assigned projects.
• Draft out project implementation plan (PIP) for new projects and installations and ensure strict adherence.
• Managing Pre-Installation procedures (site survey), and actual Installation, integration and maintenance of microwave radio links.
• Inventory Management
• Ensure no stock-out of tools and materials for network
• implementation and for fault support.

Demonstrate (Key competencies):

• Technical Site Survey (TSS) on the fibre & microwave radio platforms using tools like GPS, Compasses and Microwave link budget software for data collection and analysis.
• Implementation and integration of new projects.
• FTTH implementation and troubleshooting
• Work closely with the fiber activation and backbone extension teams in the end-to-end delivery of projects.
• Ensure new projects are signed off and submitted to Billing Unit for subsequent invoicing
• Work closely with the fiber activation and backbone extension teams in the end-to-end delivery of projects.
• Ensure new projects are signed off and submitted to Billing Unit for subsequent invoicing.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the areas 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.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Academic: B.Eng Computer Engineering, B.Eng Electrical Electronics or any IT related degree. (2.2/ Upper Credit Minimum)
• Professional: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate); CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years in telecommunications industry,

Functional Skills:

• 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.
• Design and analytical troubleshooting of LAN, WAN network and Internet-data architecture with good knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP,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, DMVPN.
• 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.
• Strong telecommunications transmission skills (both Optical and wireless), IP design skills, in depth knowledge of
• IP Network Troubleshooting.
• Candidate must possess excellent customer interface, analytical and presentation skills and be able to influence
• internal and external organizations.
• Hardworking and Tenacious.
• Performance driven.
• Sharp analytical and logical reasoning.
• Work effectively with your own initiative and with minimal supervision and also as a part of a team.

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We are currently in need of qualified individuals for the below role:

Requirements

• BSC/HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information System, or related field
• Post Graduate degree (MBA, M.Sc., etc.) an added advantage
• Working knowledge of COBIT
• Experience writing policies, procedures, standards and baselines
• Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance programs
• At least 2 years of experience in an IT Governance or IT Governance Management role
• Experience growing and improving IT Governance Program(s)
• Experience managing governance in a regulated industry
• Experience managing a Governance, Risk, & Compliance system, or software toolset
• Experience developing metrics &/or dashboards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to successfully communicate in all situations with stakeholders
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Ability to track and meet deadlines for audits and compliance deliverables
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skill

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The GIS Specialist position supports the drive to acquire capability for large-scale management and operation of fibre outside and inside plant infrastructure assets through its life cycle of producing both operational and strategic plans and designs, deployment, service provisioning, maintenance and general administration. The role will primarily manage specific GIS applications and infrastructure that have been acquired and deployed so that value can continually be derived to support competitive business objectives. Develop deep insights into geospatial relationships and dependencies in order to proactively meet customer needs

Demonstrate (Key competencies)
Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field
• (2.2/Upper Credit Minimum)
• Extensive knowledge and ability to perform a diverse array of complex GIS-related work
• Experience with mapping tools such as QGIS and Carto
• Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL, R and Python
• Experience with GPS measuring tools
• Outstanding quantitative skill set, attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset, being able to multitask, thinking intuitively
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good project management skills and possess troubleshooting ability

Work Experience:

• Considerable knowledge and experience in automated mapping and information processing methods and techniques
• Considerable knowledge and experience in the capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems
• Considerable knowledge and experience of cartographic principles, automated mapping, The geographic information system (GIS) database design and structure
• Considerable knowledge and experience in geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software components, data communication and network methods and techniques
• Considerable knowledge and experience to prepare a variety of correspondence and complex reports
• Considerable experience in using spreadsheets and CAD applications like Microsoft Excel and LibreCalc, AutoCAD and FreeCAD, et

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Deliverables

• Expected Key Results Key Activities
• Network Service Monitoring
• Maintain a platform for network service usage; gather monitoring statistics.
• Engage in routine preventative procedures and maintain and monitoring network security i.e Firewall, switches.
• Proactively monitor and report infrastructure capacity including bandwidth, storage etc.Network

Key competencies
Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines
• 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 are 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

• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills are also desirable
• 5 years plus experience with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) infrastructure, and experience in construction on the new outside and inside of the plant (OSP/ISP) fibre 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 the environment on the core network architecture
• Experience working within a multi-vendor network environment – Cisco etc
• Good experience in incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed-on 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 especiallyTelecommunications