Network Architect (Fibre) at WIOCC Nigeria Limited

WIOCC is the leading player in the deployment of carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure into Africa. We have the flexibility and scale to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, high-speed capacity throughout Africa, driven by end consumers, enterprise users and the ecosystem that supports them. Our policy of continual investment in our network to create Africa’s first, truly hyperscale network infrastructure means ongoing investment for growth, ensuring our readiness to meet the future data volume demands of end users throughout Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Architect (Fibre)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• As part of the Engineering team, plan, design, select technologies & equipment, implement, and make required changes to the access and core fibre routes on the metro and backbone network within budget and timelines and to the correct level of quality and performance to enable client services, satisfaction and revenue to be maintained and to meet or improve company targets.
• To be acknowledged as the technical competence relating to the fibre network engineering within the organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and design of new access, metro and core duct and fiber routes, spurs, and PoP sites entries, MMRs
• Develop Policies, Procedures, Processes, Standards, Specifications and Work Instructions related to fibre engineering design, planning, maintenance, and operations
• Liaise with internal Project Managers and 3rd party suppliers that ensure fibre networks are designed and deployed according to design
• Plan, submit, track and manage wayleaves and rights of way
• Initiate, plan, submit, track, manage and implement change requests for network optimisation
• Manage and track the fibre annual budget
• Keep track of material stock, drawdowns and reorder levels
• Interact with both internal and external clients & relevant government agencies
• Management & planning of overall fiber network, including auditing and record management (fibre route plans, as-built documentation)
• Prepare RFP technical and strategy documents for procurement of fibre materials
• Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored on the designated platforms for easy access and retrieval

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience) in a technical field
• 8 year’s technical experience in the telecom industry
• 5 years in network fibre planning and design or equivalent role
• Effective written and verbal communications skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments
• Excellent communications and soft skills, including ability to listen, summarize and concisely share key information with clients or internal stakeholders
• Optical networking experience, including OTDR, optical link budget calculations, fibre types, and testing
• Expert in GIS and OSS systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
• Basic knowledge of network equipment i.e. Routers, Switches, DWDM, OTN
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Experience & Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of the fiber market, including its providers and infrastructure
• Proven track record of proficiently establishing and developing fiber technology competencies within a complex organization
• Knowledge of ISP planning, scaling and design
• Proficiency in working with database hierarchies and utilizing SQL for data management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize B/OSS (Business/Operations Support Systems) tools to record information accurately and succinctly in a timely fashion

Attributes:

• Client-focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate, and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Strong analytical skills and able to collate and interpret data from various sources
• Excellent English language communicator with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
• Excellent network diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2023.