Job Vacancies at ipNX (Part 2)

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.

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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