IP Networks Specialist at e.Stream Networks Limited

e.Stream Networks Limited, an ISO9001 Quality Certified company is a licensed broadband communications provider dedicated to providing suitable connectivity solutions for businesses.With over a decade in the ICT sector and presence all over Nigeria, we leverage on providing a unique combination of industry experience and expertise in our service offering to all our clients across the country.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: IP Networks Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Direct Reports: IP Engineer

Job Purpose

• The IP Networks Specialist is responsible for designing and optimizing eStream Core IP network which supports various connectivity solutions such as internet, VPN, IP Telephony, Data Center Managed & Hosted services, IPTV and VoIP.

Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Insight and Integration:

• Assist the NPO manager to achieve the corporate objectives
• Attend project & departmental meetings
• Provide inputs to the departmental annual budget
• Provide technological innovation to improve core network processes and network support for new products

Technical / Analysis and Problem Solving:

• Constant review of core network design with a view to optimize the network
• Responsible for configuring core and edge routers for design implementation as well as BTS integration
• Responsible for maintaining BGP peering with Upstream providers and downstream clients
• Provide technical solutions to network issues escalated to the 2nd level.
• Responsible for maintaining policies on the bandwidth manager
• Responsible for IP address planning and management of IP address database for the entire core network.

Leadership:

• Team lead for special core network projects
• Training & knowledge sharing for junior engineers and other team members
• Responsible for scheduling and implementing quarterly maintenance of Core devices.

Interpersonal, Relationship Management & Collaboration:

• Liaise with 3rd party vendors to deliver projects
• Partner with Service Deployment and Product Development teams to provide solutions to clients

Communication:

• Escalate service impacting issues outside span of control to the NPO Manager.
• Deliver weekly reports on the status of the network
• Generate and submit periodic project and operational reports to the NPO Manager for informed decision making

Customer Focus:

• Monitor the core network to provide 99% service availability

Financial Management:

• Recommend & Implement cost saving initiatives

Requirements
Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Electronics Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a relevant role.
• Network experience in an ISP environment or a Systems Integration company with specialization in enterprise and service provider routing and switching solutions.
• Affiliation with relevant professional bodies

Competency, Skills & Certifications:

• CCNP Routing & Switching/SP
• At least 3 years practical experience in managing and implementing network solutions using OSPF and BGP routing protocols
• At least 3 years experience in deploying MPLS L2VPN and L3VPN solutions for clients
• Relationship & People Management

KPIs:

• Achievement of 99% Availability of core networks devices and base station backhauls
• Successful delivery of approved network expansion and optimization projects within the time and budgets constraints
• Resolution of escalated incidents within 30 minutes of escalation
• Number of new technological initiatives

Working Conditions

• The incumbent may be required to sit in an open office.
• The incumbent may be required to travel out of station often.
• Physical requirements
• This position does not require any physically demanding task. However, the incumbent should be physically fit to withstand the mental demands.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online