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Vacancy at Lorache Group for Enterprise Network Engineer


Lorache Group is a Marketing Management, Human Capital Development and Business Process & Strategist Consultancy Outfit, registered with Company & Allied Commission (CAC) of Nigeria to perform such businesses. Lorache works cut across multiple industries, including the consumer goods, finance, capital market, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, entertainment and leisure sectors etc. Basically, we develop integrated sales and marketing strategies focused around the point of purchase. We also devise transformational strategies through organization design, process definition, and commercial ability development. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Enterprise Network Engineer Location: Lagos Job Description

  • Microwave radio links planning & design.
  • Understand the complete Operator's IP/MW network, ensure best cost effective design, adequate network & technology as well as ensure the consistency of the provided internet service
  • Support presales activities, including pre-studies, Customer baby care visit and hand holding.
  • Check P2P, P2MP, Fiber, Estate (WTTH/Wireline) feasibility of a site
  • Ensure uptime of Enterprise links based on 99.99% SLA by proactive checks and speedy resolution of customer complaints
  • Post-incident analysis as part of the Problem Management process & for approving any change that affects the network (or service) topology.
Responsibilities & Tasks /Deliverables
  • Implement and optimize IP and Microwave network infrastructure or create links (point to point or point to multipoint) on Ethernet/Fiber, within existing guidelines and procedures, keeping in mind the business and/or project requirements.
  • Perform Radio Links Design and planning, using available Tools.
  • Perform Radio links profiles and feasibility using available Tools. AGL means 'Above Ground Level' while AMSL means 'Above Mean Sea Level'.
  • Actively maintain and develop knowledge of the competence area, in order to be able to perform the activities with a sufficient knowledge level.
  • Advise, deliver input and recommend technical improvements to Technical Managers (SPOC), Project Managers and Performance and Quality Managers, in order to contribute to the optimization of the networks.
  • Prepare IP node configurations related to cabling, to support new services and operators, conforming to available templates.
  • Implement and optimize Microwave Radio point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transport, within existing guidelines and procedures, keeping in mind the business, pre-sales and/or project requirements.
  • Build, configure, optimize, and accept new network elements, conforming to designs and change management procedures, to implement and activate new services or capacity upgrades with a minimum of disruption of the availability of the service. E.g. radios, switches, Routers, AP, Extenders from vendors such as: Proxim, Radwin, Ubiquity, Cambium, Ligowave. Cisco, D-Link, Mikrotik, Netgear, Etc.
  • Use and update Customer Tools and Databases within existing guidelines and procedures, keeping in mind the business, pre-sales and/or project requirements.
  • Prepare changes following the local change regime in the live network of the operators.
  • Prepare IP and Microwave node configurations to support new services and operators, conforming to available templates.
  • Check P2P, P2MP, Fiber, Estate (WTTH/Wireline) feasibility of a site
  • Site installation document; Floor plan drawing; Site cabling; Site cable label;
Position Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science or equivalent experience) or combination of related education and experience.
  • Good understanding of operator business drivers and technologies in the IP and MW network areas.
  • Broad overview of IP technologies. Good acquaintance with TCP/IP protocols and networks
  • Experience of IP and MW Planning and Design on Telecom/ISP based networks
  • Basic knowledge of MPLS, IS-IS, MPBGP, OSPF, L3VPN, L2VPN; MVPN; VPLS, SNMP; VLAN; Ethernet
  • Basic knowledge of QoS in IP networks
  • Basic knowledge of routers/switches and IOS
  • Working knowledge of any MW Tools
  • IP Certifications on Juniper and/or Cisco is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of any of the following Tools: CACTI, Radwin Manager, Proxim NMS, IPAM Tool, Cambium, PRTG is a plus
  • Basic knowledge over cabling area (optical, electrical).
  • At least 2 years relevant working experience
Personal Skills:
  • Presentation and communication skills, able to advise in a convincing way, verbally as well as on paper
  • Ability to work with teams from different locations
  • Knowledge sharing & Collaboration skills
  • Strong knowledge of English language, spoken and written
Deadline: 31st October, 2019. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.